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Hoven Family History

Hoven Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Hove.

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


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Where is the Hoven family from?

You can see how Hoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hoven families living in Surrey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hoven's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hoven families in 1891.
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What did your Hoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoven. 100% of Hoven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoven 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 Hoven. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hoven. For the veterans among your Hoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hoven in 1955 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoven 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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