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Hoeve Family History

Hoeve 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: Hove, Boeve, Hoene, Hoese, Neve, House, Hone, Hose, Love, Holme

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Where is the Hoeve family from?

You can see how Hoeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoeve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoeve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hoeve families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hoeve's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoeve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoeve 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 Hoeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoeve. 72% of Hoeve men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoeve 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Hoeve. 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 149 military records available for the last name Hoeve. For the veterans among your Hoeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoeve lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hoeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hoeve in 1968 was 89, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoeve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoeve 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.

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