Tovell Family History

Tovell Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Tovild (Old Scandinavian *Tófa‐Hildr), originally Hildr ‘battle,’ the daughter of Tófi; see Tovey.

Though apparently a given name in its own right in England, the name has deep roots in its Scandinavian origins.

In the context of Old Norse culture, Hildr signifies a strong association with battle and warfare.

The evolution of the name illustrates the melding of cultural influences as it traveled through languages and regions.

Overall, Tovild reflects a blend of historical significance and personal identity derived from its ancestral meanings.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Torell, Dovell, Covell, Bovell, Lovell, Novell, Towell, Hovell, Toll, Lovely

6K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
425	Military Records
724	Immigration Records
7K	Census and Voter Lists
6K	Member Trees

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Where is the Tovell family from?

You can see how Tovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tovell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 61 Tovell families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tovell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tovell families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tovell 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 Tovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tovell. 53% of Tovell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tovell women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

Farmer

53%

Salesman

16%

Druggist

11%

Undertaker

11%

Teacher

100%

What Tovell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7K census records available for the last name Tovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tovell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 724 immigration records available for the last name Tovell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 425 military records available for the last name Tovell. For the veterans among your Tovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tovell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Tovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tovell in 1958 was 54, and 84 in 2002.

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Tovell Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Tovild (Old Scandinavian *Tófa‐Hildr), originally Hildr ‘battle,’ the daughter of Tófi; see Tovey.

Though apparently a given name in its own right in England, the name has deep roots in its Scandinavian origins.

In the context of Old Norse culture, Hildr signifies a strong association with battle and warfare.

The evolution of the name illustrates the melding of cultural influences as it traveled through languages and regions.

Overall, Tovild reflects a blend of historical significance and personal identity derived from its ancestral meanings.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Tovell family from?

What did your Tovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tovell. 53% of Tovell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tovell women worked as a Teacher.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

53%

Salesman

16%

Druggist

11%

Undertaker

11%

Teacher

100%

What Tovell family records will you find?

What is the average Tovell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Tovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tovell in 1958 was 54, and 84 in 2002.

Tovell Family History

Tovell Surname Meaning

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Tovell Surname Meaning

21,000 record(s) for Tovell

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Where is the Tovell family from?

What did your Tovell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Tovell family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Tovell lifespan?

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