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Tavelli Family History

Tavelli 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: Savelli, Tavella, Lavelle, Carvelli, Avella, Tavel, Tarulli, Fanelli

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Where is the Tavelli family from?

You can see how Tavelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tavelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tavelli families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tavelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tavelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tavelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tavelli. 34% of Tavelli men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Grocer
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

What Tavelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Tavelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavelli 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Tavelli. 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 62 military records available for the last name Tavelli. For the veterans among your Tavelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tavelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tavelli in 1963 was 94, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tavelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavelli 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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