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Origins of the Tovey surname

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About the Toveys

We have a total number of 18784 records for people with the last name Tovey.

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Where do most Toveys live?

In 1921, most Toveys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Toveys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 17,100 records for the Tovey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Toveys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Tovey first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Toveys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Toveys in 1921
Dressmaker

90

Laundress

56

Living On Own Means

50

Tailoress

44

Charwoman

41

Common Male occupations for Toveys in 1921
Coal Miner

162

Carpenter

69

Agricultural Labourer

63

Coal Miner Hewer

58

General Labourer

47

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