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Tovatt Family History

Tovatt 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: Mowatt, Lovett, Lovato, Evatt, Trovato, Oviatt, Kovats, Lovitt, Ovitt

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Where is the Tovatt family from?

You can see how Tovatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovatt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tovatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Tovatt families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tovatt's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Tovatt families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Tovatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovatt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tovatt. 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 95 military records available for the last name Tovatt. For the veterans among your Tovatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovatt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Tovatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tovatt in 1963 was 91, and 52 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovatt 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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