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Taverna Family History

Taverna Surname Meaning

Italian: metonymic occupational name for an innkeeper from taverna ‘inn tavern’ or a habitational name from any of the many places in southern Italy named with this word.

In particular, it refers to one location in Catanzaro province.

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


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Where is the Taverna family from?

You can see how Taverna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taverna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Taverna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Taverna family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taverna's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Taverna families in 1891.
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What did your Taverna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taverna. 46% of Taverna men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Taverna women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taverna were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    46%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taverna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taverna 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Taverna. 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 588 military records available for the last name Taverna. For the veterans among your Taverna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taverna lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Taverna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Taverna in 1952 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taverna 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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