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Toovey Family History

Toovey Surname Meaning

see Tovey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Toovey family from?

You can see how Toovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toovey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toovey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Toovey families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Toovey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Toovey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toovey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Toovey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Toovey. 60% of Toovey men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Toovey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toovey were Permanent Way Labourer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Builder (general)
    20%
  • Permanent Way Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Toovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toovey 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Toovey. 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 419 military records available for the last name Toovey. For the veterans among your Toovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toovey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Toovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Toovey in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toovey 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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