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Tavas Family History

Tavas 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: Navas, Havas, Savas, Taras, Tamas, Taves, Tavis, Karas, Vadas, Maras

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Where is the Tavas family from?

You can see how Tavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tavas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tavas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tavas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tavas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Tavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavas 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tavas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tavas. For the veterans among your Tavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Tavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tavas in 1966 was 89, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavas 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.

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