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Tovet Family History

Tovet 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, Hovet, Over, Rover, Love, Cover, Dove, Toles, Tone, Toye

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Where is the Tovet family from?

You can see how Tovet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tovet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Tovet families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tovet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tovet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovet 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 Tovet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tovet. 100% of Tovet men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Tovet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Tovet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovet 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tovet. 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 109 military records available for the last name Tovet. For the veterans among your Tovet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tovet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tovet in 1964 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tovet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovet 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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