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Tavel Family History

Tavel Surname Meaning

French: from Old French tavel ‘braid ribbon’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such items.

Habitational name from a place so called in Switzerland.

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


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You can see how Tavel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tavel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Tavel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tavel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tavel families in 1891.
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What did your Tavel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tavel. 100% of Tavel women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavel 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Tavel. 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 474 military records available for the last name Tavel. For the veterans among your Tavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tavel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tavel in 1962 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavel 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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