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Tovsky Family History

Tovsky 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: Tovey, Trosky, Wolsky, Polsky, Kofsky, Kolsky, Gorsky, Tousey, Kosky

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Tovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovsky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tovsky. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Tovsky. For the veterans among your Tovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Tovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tovsky in 1968 was 60, and 89 in 1999.

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