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Tovay Family History

Tovay 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, Tovar, Toda, Toma, Govan, Toy, Toran, Novak, Toca, Topa

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Tovay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovay 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tovay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tovay. For the veterans among your Tovay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Tovay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tovay in 1977 was 91, and 55 in 2003.

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