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Hovanessian Family History

Hovanessian 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: Hovanesian, Ohanesian, Hovsepian, Oganesyan, Haessig, Hassan, Ganesan

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Where is the Hovanessian family from?

You can see how Hovanessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovanessian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hovanessian families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovanessian's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Hovanessian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hovanessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovanessian 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Hovanessian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hovanessian. For the veterans among your Hovanessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovanessian lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hovanessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hovanessian in 1973 was 79, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovanessian 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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