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Toovy Family History

Toovy 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: Troy, Goody, Toop, Moody, Toy, Tovey, Tony, Woody, Mooty, Toohey

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Where is the Toovy family from?

You can see how Toovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toovy family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Toovy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Toovy families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Toovy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Toovy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toovy 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 50 census records available for the last name Toovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toovy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Toovy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Toovy. For the veterans among your Toovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toovy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Toovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Toovy in 1976 was 67, and 98 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toovy 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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