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Tavena Family History

Tavena 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: Taverna, Avena, Tavera, Raven, Takeda, Aven, Favela, Cadena, Saxena

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Where is the Tavena family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tavena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tavena. 100% of Tavena 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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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Tavena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavena 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tavena. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tavena. For the veterans among your Tavena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavena lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tavena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tavena in 1962 was 45, and 86 in 2003.

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