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Tovsen Family History

Tovsen 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: Olsen, Toren, Osen, Rosen, Fossen, Tovey, Coven, Bossen, Boven, Towse

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Where is the Tovsen family from?

You can see how Tovsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tovsen family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tovsen's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tovsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovsen 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 Tovsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Tovsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Tovsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovsen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Tovsen. 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 78 military records available for the last name Tovsen. For the veterans among your Tovsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Tovsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tovsen in 1971 was 69, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tovsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovsen 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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