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Hovatter Family History

Hovatter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hochwärter (see Howerter).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hovatter family from?

You can see how Hovatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovatter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hovatter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hovatter families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovatter's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hovatter families in 1840.
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What did your Hovatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovatter. 38% of Hovatter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hovatter women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovatter were Fireman and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Fireman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Hovatter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hovatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovatter 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hovatter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 605 military records available for the last name Hovatter. For the veterans among your Hovatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovatter lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hovatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hovatter in 1954 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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