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Tavel Name Meaning

from Old French tavel ‘braid’, ‘ribbon’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such items. habitational name from a place so called in Gard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Savel, Tafel, Havel, Ravel, Gavel, Gabel, Hamel, Clavel, Naves, Gamel

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Tavel Family Origin

Where is the Tavel family from?

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You can see how Tavel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tavel families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tavel families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tavel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tavel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Tavel Family Occupations

What did your Tavel ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Keeping House and Mechanic were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Tavel. The most common Tavel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Tavel's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Tavel family was Printer.

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Keeping House

    17%

  • Mechanic

    17%

  • Printer

    17%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tavel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Tavel Historical Records

What Tavel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Tavel. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tavel. For the veterans among your Tavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Tavel Life Expectancy

What is the average Tavel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tavel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tavel in 1962 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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