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Hovven Family History

Hovven 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: Hooven, Hovden, Hoven, Howden, Holten, Hove, Hoen, Holien, Hover

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Where is the Hovven family from?

You can see how Hovven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hovven families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovven's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hovven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hovven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovven 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hovven. 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 Hovven. For the veterans among your Hovven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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