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Hovden Family History

Hovden Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Hovda from the definite singular form.

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


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Where is the Hovden family from?

You can see how Hovden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hovden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hovden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hovden families in 1911.
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What did your Hovden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovden. 65% of Hovden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hovden women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hovden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovden 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Hovden. 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 229 military records available for the last name Hovden. For the veterans among your Hovden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hovden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hovden in 1954 was 32, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovden 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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