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Hoves Family History

Hoves 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: Hove, Hover, Hodes, Hoes, Howes, Hovey, Hovel, Hoven, Hopes, Hovis

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Where is the Hoves family from?

You can see how Hoves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hoves family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hoves's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hoves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoves 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 Hoves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoves. 100% of Hoves 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 554 census records available for the last name Hoves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoves 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hoves. 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 89 military records available for the last name Hoves. For the veterans among your Hoves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoves lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Hoves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoves in 1962 was 81, and 103 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoves 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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