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Hoevet Family History

Hoevet 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: Hovet, Horvat, Hove, Hover, Hoezee, Hoeft, Hoover, Hoeper, Hoefer

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Where is the Hoevet family from?

You can see how Hoevet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoevet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoevet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hoevet families living in Worcestershire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hoevet's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hoevet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoevet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoevet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoevet. 64% of Hoevet men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

What Hoevet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Hoevet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoevet 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hoevet. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hoevet. For the veterans among your Hoevet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoevet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoevet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoevet in 1965 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoevet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoevet 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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