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Hovend Family History

Hovend 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: Hoven, Hove, Ovens, Hoen, Hover, Hoving, Coven, Holen, Boven, Hogen

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Where is the Hovend family from?

You can see how Hovend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovend family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hovend family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hovend's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hovend families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovend 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 116 census records available for the last name Hovend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovend 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hovend. 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 93 military records available for the last name Hovend. For the veterans among your Hovend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovend lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Hovend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hovend in 1944 was 33, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovend 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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