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Tovery Family History

Tovery 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: Overy, Tovey, Towery, Over, Rover, Cover, Lovely, Tower, Lavery

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Where is the Tovery family from?

You can see how Tovery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tovery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Tovery families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tovery's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Tovery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tovery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tovery. 100% of Tovery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tovery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Tovery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovery 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tovery. 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 42 military records available for the last name Tovery. For the veterans among your Tovery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovery lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Tovery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tovery in 1972 was 78, and 82 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tovery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovery 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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