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Tavra Family History

Tavra 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, Vavra, Tara, Tavera, Wavra, Bara, Vara, Zara, Barra, Tamura

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Where is the Tavra family from?

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

What did your Tavra ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Tavra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavra 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tavra. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tavra. For the veterans among your Tavra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Tavra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tavra in 1969 was 78, and 69 in 2001.

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