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Tovani Family History

Tovani 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: Tofani, Tavani, Tani, Romani, Govan, Toran, Toman, Otani, Toland

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Where is the Tovani family from?

You can see how Tovani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovani family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tovani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Tovani families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tovani's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Tovani families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovani 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 Tovani ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tovani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Tovani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovani 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Tovani. 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 119 military records available for the last name Tovani. For the veterans among your Tovani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovani lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tovani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tovani in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tovani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovani 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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