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Tavenner Family History

Tavenner Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Devon): variant of Taverner. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tavenner family from?

You can see how Tavenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavenner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tavenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Tavenner families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tavenner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Tavenner families in 1891.
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What did your Tavenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tavenner. 100% of Tavenner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tavenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavenner 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Tavenner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tavenner. For the veterans among your Tavenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavenner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tavenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tavenner in 1954 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tavenner 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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