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Tawara Family History

Tawara 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: Tahara, Takara, Taira, Tatar, Tamura, Kamara, Basara, Tanaka, Zawada

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Where is the Tawara family from?

You can see how Tawara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawara family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tawara families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tawara's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tawara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawara 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 Tawara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tawara. 100% of Tawara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Tawara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Tawara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawara 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Tawara. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tawara. For the veterans among your Tawara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Tawara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tawara in 1966 was 81, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tawara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tawara 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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