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Hovind Family History

Hovind 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: Hoving, Loving, Hind, Rovin, Horine, Hovland, Hoing, Iovino, Hovan

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Where is the Hovind family from?

You can see how Hovind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovind family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hovind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hovind families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hovind's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hovind families in 1891.
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What did your Hovind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovind. 34% of Hovind men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hovind women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Office Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hovind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Hovind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovind 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Hovind. 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 183 military records available for the last name Hovind. For the veterans among your Hovind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovind lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hovind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hovind in 1962 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hovind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovind 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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