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Tavita Family History

Tavita 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: Taira, Tata, Avila, Takata, Maita, Vita, Arita, Tavera, Tapia, Davila

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Where is the Tavita family from?

You can see how Tavita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tavita family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavita's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Tavita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tavita ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Tavita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavita 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tavita. 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 Tavita. For the veterans among your Tavita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavita lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2000, in the United States, Tavita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tavita in 1951 was 44, and 76 in 2000.

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