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Hovett Family History

Hovett 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: Lovett, Howett, Hovet, Rowett, Hove, Hover, Hodnett, Rivett, Huett

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Where is the Hovett family from?

You can see how Hovett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hovett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Hovett family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovett's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hovett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hovett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hovett. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hovett. For the veterans among your Hovett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovett 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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