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Hovannessian Family History

Hovannessian 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: Hovanesian, Ohanesian, Johannessen, Van Essen, Vanneman, Tonnessen

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Where is the Hovannessian family from?

You can see how Hovannessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovannessian family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hovannessian families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovannessian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hovannessian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hovannessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovannessian 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hovannessian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hovannessian. For the veterans among your Hovannessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovannessian lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Hovannessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hovannessian in 1986 was 93, and 55 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovannessian 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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