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Talavera Family History

Talavera Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Talavera especially Talavera de la Reina in Toledo province.

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


Similar surnames: Tavera, Malara, Lovera, Alameda, Taverna, Traver, Valera, Olvera

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Where is the Talavera family from?

You can see how Talavera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talavera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Talavera families living in Texas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Talavera's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Talavera families in 1920.
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What did your Talavera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Talavera. 38% of Talavera men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Talavera women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Talavera were Baker and Cook. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Labrador
    11%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Talavera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talavera 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Talavera. 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 378 military records available for the last name Talavera. For the veterans among your Talavera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talavera lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Talavera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Talavera in 1957 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

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