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Hovi Family History

Hovi 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: Hove, Hori, Hovis, Hong, Horn, Mori, Hook, Hood, Ho, Hone

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Where is the Hovi family from?

You can see how Hovi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hovi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hovi families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hovi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hovi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovi 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 Hovi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovi. 34% of Hovi men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hovi women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovi were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

What Hovi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Hovi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovi 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Hovi. 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 183 military records available for the last name Hovi. For the veterans among your Hovi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hovi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hovi in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hovi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovi 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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