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Hovelmeyer Family History

Hovelmeyer 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: Overmeyer, Hockemeyer, Rosemeyer, Hoffmeyer, Hagemeyer, Kohlmeyer

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Where is the Hovelmeyer family from?

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

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

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Hovelmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hovelmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovelmeyer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hovelmeyer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hovelmeyer. For the veterans among your Hovelmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovelmeyer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Hovelmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hovelmeyer in 1982 was 92, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hovelmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovelmeyer 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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