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Tazwell Family History

Tazwell 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: Maxwell, Bagwell, Harwell, Trowell, Haswell, Banwell, Tassell

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Where is the Tazwell family from?

You can see how Tazwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tazwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tazwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Tazwell families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Tazwell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Tazwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tazwell 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 Tazwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties (unpaid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tazwell. 100% of Tazwell women worked as a Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    100%

What Tazwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Tazwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tazwell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tazwell. 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 65 military records available for the last name Tazwell. For the veterans among your Tazwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tazwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Tazwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tazwell in 1963 was 77, and 46 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tazwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tazwell 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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