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Tavastland Family History

Tavastland 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: Eastland, Savastano, Maitland, Ashland, Hartland, Haaland, Savasta

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Tavastland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavastland 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tavastland. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tavastland. For the veterans among your Tavastland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavastland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Tavastland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tavastland in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 1973.

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