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Taveney Family History

Taveney 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: Caveney, Kaveney, Tawney, Ravenel, Coveney, Lavene, Tavenner, Tangney

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Where is the Taveney family from?

You can see how Taveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taveney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Taveney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Taveney families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taveney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Taveney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taveney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taveney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Taveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taveney 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Taveney. 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 Taveney. For the veterans among your Taveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taveney lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Taveney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Taveney in 1982 was 58, and 59 in 2001.

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