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Tavell Family History

Tavell 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: Tavella, Tavel, Cavell, Lavell, Savell, Tafel, Lavelle, Savel, Tell

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Where is the Tavell family from?

You can see how Tavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tavell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tavell families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tavell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tavell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tavell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Tavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Tavell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tavell. For the veterans among your Tavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Tavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tavell in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 1983.

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