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Tovins Family History

Tovins 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: Lovins, Ovens, Tobin, Tobias, Hoving, Loving, Levins, Rovin, Torino

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Where is the Tovins family from?

You can see how Tovins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tovins families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tovins's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tovins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Tovins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovins 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tovins. 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 Tovins. For the veterans among your Tovins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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