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Tovell Family History

Tovell Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Tovild (Old Scandinavian *Tófa‐Hildr), originally Hildr ‘battle,’ the daughter of Tófi; see Tovey.

Though apparently a given name in its own right in England, the name has deep roots in its Scandinavian origins.

In the context of Old Norse culture, Hildr signifies a strong association with battle and warfare.

The evolution of the name illustrates the melding of cultural influences as it traveled through languages and regions.

Overall, Tovild reflects a blend of historical significance and personal identity derived from its ancestral meanings.

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


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Where is the Tovell family from?

You can see how Tovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tovell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Tovell families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Tovell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tovell families in 1891.
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What did your Tovell 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 Tovell. 37% of Tovell men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Tovell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tovell were Bricklayer and House Work.

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Carpenter joiner
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • House Work
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovell 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Tovell. 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 425 military records available for the last name Tovell. For the veterans among your Tovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Tovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tovell in 1958 was 54, and 84 in 2002.

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