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Hovner Family History

Hovner 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: Horner, Hover, Hosner, Hohner, Honer, Kovner, Rovner, Hevner, Hoener

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Where is the Hovner family from?

You can see how Hovner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hovner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hovner families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hovner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hovner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Hovner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hovner. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hovner. For the veterans among your Hovner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hovner

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