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Hoovler Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Höveler: topographic name from Middle Low German huvel ‘hill’. Compare Hubler .

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


Similar surnames: Hoover, Holler, Hoobler, Hosler, Hoefler, Hiller, Tobler, Hoeller

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Where is the Hoovler family from?

You can see how Hoovler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoovler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoovler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hoovler families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoovler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hoovler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoovler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoovler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoovler. 35% of Hoovler men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Hoovler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoovler were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoovler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoovler 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hoovler. 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 218 military records available for the last name Hoovler. For the veterans among your Hoovler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoovler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hoovler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoovler in 1957 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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