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Tavani Family History

Tavani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Tavano.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tavani family from?

You can see how Tavani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tavani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Tavani families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Tavani's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tavani families in 1920.
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What did your Tavani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tavani. 56% of Tavani men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tavani women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tavani were Truck Driver and Stringer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Stringer
    20%

What Tavani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Tavani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavani 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Tavani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 315 military records available for the last name Tavani. For the veterans among your Tavani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavani lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tavani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tavani in 1959 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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