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Tovson Family History

Tovson 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: Towson, Tomson, Tolson, Torson, Tronson, Tolton, Toso, Posson, Rosson

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Where is the Tovson family from?

You can see how Tovson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tovson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Tovson families living in Minnesota. This was about 64% of all the recorded Tovson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tovson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovson 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 Tovson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tovson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Tovson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tovson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tovson. For the veterans among your Tovson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tovson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tovson in 1959 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tovson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovson 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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