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Tovern Family History

Tovern 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: Lovern, Govern, Sovern, Over, Rover, Davern, Cover, Tower, Toren

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Where is the Tovern family from?

You can see how Tovern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tovern families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tovern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tovern families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Tovern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovern 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tovern. 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 Tovern. For the veterans among your Tovern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovern lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Tovern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tovern in 1984 was 89, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovern 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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