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Tovstein Family History

Tovstein 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: Holstein, Stein, Osten, Einstein, Goldstein, Kosten, Eckstein, Rosten

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Where is the Tovstein family from?

You can see how Tovstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tovstein families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tovstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tovstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Tovstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovstein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tovstein. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tovstein. For the veterans among your Tovstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Tovstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tovstein in 1969 was 44, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tovstein 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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