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Hovde Family History

Hovde Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Hovda.

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


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Where is the Hovde family from?

You can see how Hovde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hovde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hovde families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hovde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hovde families in 1891.
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What did your Hovde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovde. 40% of Hovde men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Hovde women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovde were Farming and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hovde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovde 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hovde. 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 900 military records available for the last name Hovde. For the veterans among your Hovde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovde lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hovde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hovde in 1944 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovde 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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