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Hovelson Family History

Hovelson 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: Hoverson, Oveson, Hokenson, Hogenson, Fogelson, Holverson, Powelson

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Where is the Hovelson family from?

You can see how Hovelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hovelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hovelson families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hovelson's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hovelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovelson 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 Hovelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovelson. 62% of Hovelson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hovelson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovelson were Foreman 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
    62%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Bartender
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hovelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hovelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovelson 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Hovelson. 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 114 military records available for the last name Hovelson. For the veterans among your Hovelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hovelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hovelson in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovelson 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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