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Hovison Family History

Hovison 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: Howison, Oveson, Hobson, Rolison, Hodson, Louison, Robison, Howson

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Where is the Hovison family from?

You can see how Hovison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovison family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Hovison families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovison's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Hovison families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hovison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovison 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hovison. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hovison. For the veterans among your Hovison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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