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Tovias Family History

Tovias Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Tobias.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tovias family from?

You can see how Tovias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tovias families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Tovias families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tovias's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tovias families in 1911.
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What did your Tovias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tovias. 58% of Tovias men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Tovias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovias 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Tovias. 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 56 military records available for the last name Tovias. For the veterans among your Tovias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovias lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tovias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tovias in 1967 was 86, and 55 in 2004.

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