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Hovas Family History

Hovas 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: Havas, Lovas, Hovan, Hovis, Jonas, Horvat, Thomas, Vas, Haas, Livas

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Where is the Hovas family from?

You can see how Hovas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hovas families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Hovas families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovas's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hovas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovas 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 Hovas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hovas. 100% of Hovas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hovas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Hovas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovas 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Hovas. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hovas. For the veterans among your Hovas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hovas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hovas in 1971 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hovas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovas 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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