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Hoevenaar Family History

Hoevenaar 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: Hevener, Molenaar, Rosevear, Hover, Heenan, Hoverman, Hoeffner

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Where is the Hoevenaar family from?

You can see how Hoevenaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoevenaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoevenaar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoevenaar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoevenaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoevenaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hoevenaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Hoevenaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoevenaar 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Hoevenaar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hoevenaar. For the veterans among your Hoevenaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoevenaar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hoevenaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hoevenaar in 1967 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoevenaar 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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