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Tavalsky Family History

Tavalsky 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: Kovalsky, Zavatsky, Tikalsky, Javorsky, Savitsky, Zavesky, Skalsky

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Where is the Tavalsky family from?

You can see how Tavalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavalsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tavalsky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavalsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tavalsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavalsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tavalsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tavalsky. 100% of Tavalsky men worked as a Bartender. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bartender
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Tavalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavalsky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tavalsky. 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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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Tavalsky. For the veterans among your Tavalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavalsky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Tavalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tavalsky in 1953 was 55, and 65 in 2003.

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