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Hovnanian Family History

Hovnanian 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: Hanania, Ohanian, Hovsepian, Hovanesian, Jonathan, Anania, Monahan

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Where is the Hovnanian family from?

You can see how Hovnanian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovnanian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hovnanian families living in California. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hovnanian's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Hovnanian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovnanian 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 Hovnanian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Hovnanian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hovnanian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovnanian 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Hovnanian. 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 150 military records available for the last name Hovnanian. For the veterans among your Hovnanian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovnanian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hovnanian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hovnanian in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hovnanian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovnanian 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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