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    In 1921, most Tavareses lived in south-west

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    250 Tavares Travel & migration records
    60 Tavareses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Tavares

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    What are the most common Tavares first names?

    Manuel

    Antonio

    Maria

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Tavareses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Tavareses in 1921

    Living On Her Own Means

    2

    Chambermaid

    1

    General Domestic

    1

    Machinists

    1

    Mariner

    1

    Common male occupations for Tavareses in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    12

    Unskilled Nonprocess Occupations In Manufacturing

    9

    Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    9

    Farm Hands

    6

    Fireman

    6

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