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Tavlin Family History

Tavlin 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: Havlin, Tevlin, Taplin, Davlin, Gavin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Tallon

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Where is the Tavlin family from?

You can see how Tavlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tavlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Tavlin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tavlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tavlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tavlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Tavlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavlin 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Tavlin. 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 Tavlin. For the veterans among your Tavlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tavlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tavlin in 1961 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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