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Tavilla Family History

Tavilla Name 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: Tavella, Avilla, Villa, Sevilla, Padilla, Avila, Saville, Avella

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Where is the Tavilla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tavilla 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 Tavilla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Tavilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tavilla 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Tavilla. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tavilla. For the veterans among your Tavilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tavilla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Tavilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tavilla in 1966 was 73, and 72 in 2002.

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