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Hoovert Family History

Hoovert 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: Hoover, Coovert, Hover, Holbert, Covert, Hooper, Hooker, Colvert

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Where is the Hoovert family from?

You can see how Hoovert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoovert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoovert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoovert family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoovert's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hoovert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoovert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Hoovert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoovert 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hoovert. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hoovert. For the veterans among your Hoovert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoovert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Hoovert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hoovert in 1962 was 81, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoovert 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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