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Hovan Name Meaning

Slovak (also Hován): variant of Chovan .

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


Similar surnames: Homan, Chovan, Shovan, Covan, Lovan, Hora, Olan, Coan, Hyman, Kovar

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Where is the Hovan family from?

You can see how Hovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hovan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hovan families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hovan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hovan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovan. 42% of Hovan men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Hovan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovan were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovan 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Hovan. 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 809 military records available for the last name Hovan. For the veterans among your Hovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hovan in 1960 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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