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Hoovens Family History

Hoovens 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, Ovens, Lootens, Hoover, Havens, Hooten, Hoven, Hoopes

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Where is the Hoovens family from?

You can see how Hoovens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoovens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hoovens families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hoovens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hoovens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Hoovens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoovens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoovens. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hoovens. For the veterans among your Hoovens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoovens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoovens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoovens in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoovens 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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