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Taverner Family History

Taverner Surname Meaning

English: occupational name; from Middle English taverner ‘tavern keeper’ (Old French tavernier).

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


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Where is the Taverner family from?

You can see how Taverner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taverner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Taverner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 126 Taverner families living in Devon. This was about 21% of all the recorded Taverner's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Taverner families in 1891.
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What did your Taverner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Taverner. 25% of Taverner men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Taverner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taverner were Bank Clerk and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • General Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Bank Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Taverner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taverner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Taverner. 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 801 military records available for the last name Taverner. For the veterans among your Taverner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taverner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Taverner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Taverner in 1954 was 58, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taverner 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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