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Hovis Family History

Hovis Surname Meaning

Variant of Hovius see Hovious.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hovis family from?

You can see how Hovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hovis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hovis families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hovis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hovis families in 1891.
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What did your Hovis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hovis. 100% of Hovis 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Hovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovis 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Hovis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hovis. For the veterans among your Hovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hovis in 1949 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovis 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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