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Hoovan Family History

Hoovan 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: Hooven, Hovan, Horvat, Provan, Horan, Govan, Hogan, Donovan, Honan

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Where is the Hoovan family from?

You can see how Hoovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoovan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoovan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoovan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoovan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoovan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoovan 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 116 census records available for the last name Hoovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoovan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hoovan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hoovan. For the veterans among your Hoovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoovan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Hoovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hoovan in 1983 was 79, and 81 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoovan 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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