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Hovermale Family History

Hovermale Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Habermehl a metonymic occupational name for a producer or seller of oatmeal.

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


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Where is the Hovermale family from?

You can see how Hovermale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovermale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hovermale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hovermale families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovermale's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hovermale families in 1840.
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What did your Hovermale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovermale. 24% of Hovermale men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Hovermale women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovermale were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Knitter
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Hovermale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hovermale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovermale 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hovermale. 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 535 military records available for the last name Hovermale. For the veterans among your Hovermale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovermale lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hovermale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hovermale in 1953 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovermale 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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