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Hovelsroud Family History

Hovelsroud 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: Holroyd, Hoveland, Hoverson, Kolsrud, Herod, Holbrook, Holston

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Where is the Hovelsroud family from?

You can see how Hovelsroud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovelsroud family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Hovelsroud families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Hovelsroud families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovelsroud's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Hovelsroud families in 1871.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Hovelsroud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovelsroud 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hovelsroud. 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 Hovelsroud. For the veterans among your Hovelsroud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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