Toovy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Toovy family

Early History of the Toovy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Toovy research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1692 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Toovy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Toovy Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Toovy has been recorded under many different variations, including Tovey, Tovy and others.

Early Notables of the Toovy family

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Migration of the Toovy family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Toovys were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Benjamin and Richard Tovey settled in Barbados in 1679 with their servants; Nathanial and John Tovey settled in Virginia in 1663.