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Tavenor Name Meaning

see Taverner .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Tavenner, Tavano, Cavener, Havener, Taynor, Lavender, Tanner, Raven

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Where is the Tavenor family from?

You can see how Tavenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavenor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tavenor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Tavenor families living in Staffordshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Tavenor's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tavenor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavenor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tavenor ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tavenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavenor 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Tavenor. 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 68 military records available for the last name Tavenor. For the veterans among your Tavenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavenor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Tavenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tavenor in 1965 was 65, and 101 in 1995.

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