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Hovick Family History

Hovick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Hovik: topographic name a compound of Old Norse hór ‘high’ + vik ‘bay inlet’ denoting a high-level island.

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


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Where is the Hovick family from?

You can see how Hovick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hovick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hovick family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hovick's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Hovick families in 1911.
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What did your Hovick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovick. 59% of Hovick men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hovick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovick were Attendant 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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Watchman
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Hovick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Hovick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovick 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hovick. 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 104 military records available for the last name Hovick. For the veterans among your Hovick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hovick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hovick in 1959 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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