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Hovdal Family History

Hovdal 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: Hovda, Hodak, Honda, Handal, Hobday, Koval, Lovdahl, Coval, Huval

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Where is the Hovdal family from?

You can see how Hovdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hovdal family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hovdal's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hovdal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hovdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovdal 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 Hovdal. 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 Hovdal. For the veterans among your Hovdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovdal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Hovdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hovdal in 1970 was 47, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovdal 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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