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Hoveman Family History

Hoveman 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: Hoverman, Loveman, Holeman, Haveman, Coleman, Roseman, Goeman

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Where is the Hoveman family from?

You can see how Hoveman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoveman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoveman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoveman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoveman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoveman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoveman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hoveman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoveman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hoveman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hoveman. For the veterans among your Hoveman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoveman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Hoveman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hoveman in 1972 was 87, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoveman 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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