This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tvey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tvey Family History

Tvey 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: Vey, Avey, Tovey, Ivey, Evey, Over, Troy, Rey, Hey, Ley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tvey family from?

You can see how Tvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tvey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tvey families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Tvey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Tvey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Tvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Tvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tvey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tvey

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Tvey. 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.

View all Tvey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Tvey. For the veterans among your Tvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tvey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tvey family history

Discover More

What is the average Tvey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tvey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tvey

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tvey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial