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Hovgard Family History

Hovgard 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: Hoggard, Hogard, Howard, Haggard, Bongard, Bovard, Bogard, Sogard

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Where is the Hovgard family from?

You can see how Hovgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hovgard family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hovgard's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Hovgard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hovgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovgard 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hovgard. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hovgard. For the veterans among your Hovgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovgard lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Hovgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hovgard in 1976 was 101, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovgard 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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