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Hooverson Family History

Hooverson 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: Holverson, Hoverson, Holgerson, Solverson, Wooderson, Ouverson

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Where is the Hooverson family from?

You can see how Hooverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooverson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hooverson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hooverson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hooverson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hooverson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hooverson 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 Hooverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hooverson. 42% of Hooverson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hooverson women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hooverson were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hooverson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Hooverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooverson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hooverson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hooverson. For the veterans among your Hooverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooverson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hooverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hooverson in 1965 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hooverson 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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