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Tavlas Family History

Tavlas 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: Pavlas, Pallas, Barlas, Dallas, Salas, Navas, Havas, Balas, Savas

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Where is the Tavlas family from?

You can see how Tavlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavlas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tavlas family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavlas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tavlas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tavlas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Tavlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavlas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tavlas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tavlas. For the veterans among your Tavlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavlas lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Tavlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tavlas in 1996 was 68, and 45 in 2003.

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