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Hovseth Family History

Hovseth 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: Helseth, Roseth, Borseth, Hogsett, Halseth, Forseth, Huseth, Howeth

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hovseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovseth 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hovseth. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Hovseth. For the veterans among your Hovseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovseth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hovseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hovseth in 1972 was 47, and 92 in 2003.

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