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Holverson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian or Danish Halvorsen . Compare Halverson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Halverson, Hoverson, Holgerson, Ouverson, Hogenson, Hokenson

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Where is the Holverson family from?

You can see how Holverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Holverson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Holverson families living in London. This was about 66% of all the recorded Holverson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holverson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holverson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holverson. 100% of Holverson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Holverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holverson 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Holverson. 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 573 military records available for the last name Holverson. For the veterans among your Holverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holverson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Holverson in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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