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Hoverton Family History

Hoverton 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: Overton, Howerton, Hoverson, Leverton, Horton, Wolverton, Hoversten

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Where is the Hoverton family from?

You can see how Hoverton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoverton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoverton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hoverton families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoverton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoverton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoverton 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 Hoverton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoverton. 67% of Hoverton men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Hoverton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoverton 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hoverton. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hoverton. For the veterans among your Hoverton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoverton

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