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Tovaas Family History

Tovaas 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: Lovaas, Tomaras, Tobias, Tougas, Lovas, Tomas, Kovacs, Kovats, Tovar

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Where is the Tovaas family from?

You can see how Tovaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovaas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tovaas family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tovaas's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Tovaas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovaas 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 61 census records available for the last name Tovaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovaas 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tovaas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tovaas. For the veterans among your Tovaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovaas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tovaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tovaas in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovaas 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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