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Hovendon Family History

Hovendon 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: Hendon, Hokenson, Hogenson, Hoverson, London, Henton, Glendon, Condon

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Where is the Hovendon family from?

You can see how Hovendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovendon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hovendon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hovendon families living in Merionethshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovendon's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Hovendon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Hovendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovendon 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hovendon. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hovendon. For the veterans among your Hovendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovendon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hovendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hovendon in 1967 was 81, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovendon 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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