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Tavernier Name Meaning

French: occupational name from Old French tavernier ‘innkeeper’ (from Late Latin tabernarius from taberna ‘inn’).

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


Similar surnames: Tavenner, Lavender, Verdier, Verrier, Barbier, Saulnier, Ferrier

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Where is the Tavernier family from?

You can see how Tavernier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tavernier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tavernier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Tavernier families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tavernier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tavernier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavernier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tavernier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tavernier. 28% of Tavernier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tavernier women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tavernier were Foreman and Inspector. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tavernier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavernier 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Tavernier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 699 military records available for the last name Tavernier. For the veterans among your Tavernier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavernier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tavernier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tavernier in 1954 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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