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Hoving Family History

Hoving Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from a farmstead so named in the province of Drenthe, a variant of Ten Hove ‘at the farm, homestead’ or Van Hove.

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name apparently formed with the placename element hov- (with several different meanings, including ‘pagan temple’ and ‘hill’) + the suffix -ing ‘belonging to’.

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


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You can see how Hoving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoving family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoving families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hoving families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoving's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoving families in 1891.
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What did your Hoving ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoving 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Hoving. 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 526 military records available for the last name Hoving. For the veterans among your Hoving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoving lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hoving in 1959 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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