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Tavales Family History

Tavales Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tavares, Aviles, Vales, Avalos, Banales, Canales, Davalos, Favale

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Tavales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavales census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Tavales. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3 military records available for the last name Tavales. For the veterans among your Tavales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavales lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Tavales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tavales in 1975 was 81, and 94 in 1989.

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