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Hov Family History

Hov Name 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: Ho, Hoy, Hove, Hoo, Hoe, Hou, Hoh, Hon, Hom, Hop

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Where is the Hov family from?

You can see how Hov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hov family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hov families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hov families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hov's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hov families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hov surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hov. 100% of Hov men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hov 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Hov. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hov. For the veterans among your Hov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hov lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hov in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 2001.

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