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Hoviss Family History

Hoviss 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: Hovis, Hoving, Heiss, Hiss, Hofius, Lovins, Havis, Hovious, Hovick

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Where is the Hoviss family from?

You can see how Hoviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoviss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoviss family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoviss's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoviss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hoviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoviss 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hoviss. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hoviss. For the veterans among your Hoviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoviss lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Hoviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoviss in 1973 was 68, and 58 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoviss 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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