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Taver Family History

Taver 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: Haver, Laver, Paver, Tager, Traver, Tavera, Tauer, Tavel, Staver

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Where is the Taver family from?

You can see how Taver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Taver family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taver's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Taver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taver 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 Taver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Taver. 60% of Taver 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
    60%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    40%

What Taver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Taver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taver 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Taver. 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 237 military records available for the last name Taver. For the veterans among your Taver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taver lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Taver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Taver in 1987 was 78, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taver 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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