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Hovan Family History

Hovan Surname Meaning

Slovak (also Hován): variant of Chovan.

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


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Where is the Hovan family from?

You can see how Hovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hovan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Hovan families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hovan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hovan families in 1891.
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What did your Hovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hovan. 100% of Hovan 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Hovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovan 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Hovan. 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 809 military records available for the last name Hovan. For the veterans among your Hovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hovan in 1960 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovan 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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