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Hovrigan Family History

Hovrigan 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: Horrigan, Horigan, Hourigan, Horgan, Corrigan, Harrigan, Lorigan

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Where is the Hovrigan family from?

You can see how Hovrigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovrigan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Hovrigan families living in Kentucky. This was about 98% of all the recorded Hovrigan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hovrigan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hovrigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovrigan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hovrigan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hovrigan. For the veterans among your Hovrigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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