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Houver Family History

Houver 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: Hover, Hoover, Hauver, Huver, Houser, Over, Huber, House, Homer

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Where is the Houver family from?

You can see how Houver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Houver families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Houver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Houver families in 1880.
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What did your Houver ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Houver. 100% of Houver women worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Houver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houver 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Houver. 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 77 military records available for the last name Houver. For the veterans among your Houver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Houver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Houver in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houver 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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