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Tavara Family History

Tavara 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: Favara, Tavera, Tahara, Avara, Takara, Taira, Vara, Tatar, Tamura

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Where is the Tavara family from?

You can see how Tavara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tavara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tavara family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavara's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tavara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tavara ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chauffeur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tavara. 50% of Tavara men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Tavara women worked as a Servante. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Ingnieur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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What Tavara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Tavara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavara 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Tavara. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tavara. For the veterans among your Tavara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavara lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Tavara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tavara in 1976 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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