Tovey Family History

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Tovey Name Meaning

English: from the Old Norse personal name Tófi, a reduced form of any of various compound names formed with þórr, name of the Norse god of thunder (see Thor), + a second element beginning with f or v, for example valdr ‘rule’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Toles, Toney, Covey, Tobey, Hovey, Bovey, Bove, Alvey, Tomey, Tooley

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Tovey Family Origin

Where is the Tovey family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Tovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tovey families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Tovey family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tovey's in the USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Tovey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Tovey Family Occupations

    What did your Tovey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Tovey occupation in the USA was Farmer. 23% of Tovey's were Farmers. Farmer, Blacksmith and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Tovey. A less common occupation for the Tovey family was Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      23%

    • Blacksmith

      7%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Laborer

      7%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tovey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Tovey Historical Records

    What Tovey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Tovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Tovey

    Passenger List

    There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tovey. 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 Card

    There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Tovey. For the veterans among your Tovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Tovey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Tovey lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tovey in 1962 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tovey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovey 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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