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Taverney Family History

Taverney 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: Taverna, Tierney, Tavenner, Tavernier, Laverne, Caveney, Verney

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Where is the Taverney family from?

You can see how Taverney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taverney family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Taverney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Taverney families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taverney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Taverney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taverney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Taverney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taverney 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Taverney. 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 25 military records available for the last name Taverney. For the veterans among your Taverney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taverney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Taverney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Taverney in 1974 was 50, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taverney 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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