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Hovell Family History

Hovell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Havill. In some cases probably also an Americanized form of German Hövel (see Hovel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hovell family from?

You can see how Hovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hovell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Hovell families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hovell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hovell families in 1891.
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What did your Hovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hovell. 20% of Hovell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Hovell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovell were Basket Maker and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer H W
    14%
  • Motor Driver
    14%
  • Basket Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hovell. 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 924 military records available for the last name Hovell. For the veterans among your Hovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hovell in 1957 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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