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Tave Family History

Tave Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (from Lithuania and Belorussia) Teyv of uncertain origin.

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


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Where is the Tave family from?

You can see how Tave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tave family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Tave families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tave's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tave families in 1891.
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What did your Tave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tave. 39% of Tave men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Joint Owner
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Tave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Tave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tave 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Tave. 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 102 military records available for the last name Tave. For the veterans among your Tave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tave lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tave in 1963 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tave 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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