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Tovlin Family History

Tovlin 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: Tevlin, Tolin, Tomlin, Joslin, Polin, Doolin, Molin, Tobin, Timlin

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Where is the Tovlin family from?

You can see how Tovlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tovlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Tovlin family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tovlin's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Tovlin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Tovlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovlin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tovlin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tovlin. For the veterans among your Tovlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovlin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1998, in the United States, Tovlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tovlin in 1950 was 48, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovlin 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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