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Hovnan Family History

Hovnan 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: Honan, Hovan, Younan, Horan, Govan, Hogan, Horgan, Homan, Holan

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Where is the Hovnan family from?

You can see how Hovnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hovnan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Hovnan family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovnan's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Hovnan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovnan 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 Hovnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photoengraver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hovnan. 100% of Hovnan men worked as a Photoengraver.

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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

  • Photoengraver
    100%

What Hovnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hovnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovnan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hovnan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hovnan. For the veterans among your Hovnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovnan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hovnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hovnan in 1966 was 57, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hovnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovnan 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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