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Taveira Family History

Taveira 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: Tavera, Taira, Madeira, Taverna, Tavella, Taveras, Avera, Savedra

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Where is the Taveira family from?

You can see how Taveira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taveira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Taveira families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Taveira's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Taveira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taveira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taveira ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Taveira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Taveira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taveira 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Taveira. 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 85 military records available for the last name Taveira. For the veterans among your Taveira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taveira lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Taveira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taveira in 1956 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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