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Hovrie Family History

Hovrie 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: Horie, Hove, Norrie, Corrie, Comrie, Horne, Hoxie, Horine, Hori

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Where is the Hovrie family from?

You can see how Hovrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovrie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Hovrie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Hovrie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovrie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hovrie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hovrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovrie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hovrie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hovrie. For the veterans among your Hovrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovrie lifespan?

Average Hovrie life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovrie 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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