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Tovak Family History

Tovak Surname 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: Novak, Tovar, Kozak, Toda, Oak, Tabak, Dolak, Toma, Torok, Tock

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Where is the Tovak family from?

You can see how Tovak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tovak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tovak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tovak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Tovak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovak 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tovak. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tovak. For the veterans among your Tovak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovak lifespan?

Average Tovak life expectancy in 1971 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovak 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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