This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tavaras family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tavaras Family History

Tavaras Surname 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: Tavares, Taveras, Madaras, Tomaras, Taras, Favara, Tavera, Tahara

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tavaras family from?

You can see how Tavaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavaras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tavaras families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tavaras's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tavaras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavaras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tavaras ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Tavaras | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tavaras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Tavaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavaras census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tavaras

Passenger Lists

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Tavaras. 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.

View all Tavaras immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Tavaras. For the veterans among your Tavaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tavaras military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tavaras family history

Discover More

What is the average Tavaras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tavaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tavaras in 1964 was 84, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tavaras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavaras ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tavaras family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial