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Hovy Family History

Hovy 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: Hoy, Hove, Hoey, Holy, Novy, Houy, Hovey, Hong, Hay, Horn

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Where is the Hovy family from?

You can see how Hovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hovy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hovy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hovy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Hovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovy 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hovy. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hovy. For the veterans among your Hovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovy lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Hovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hovy in 1997 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovy 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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