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Hoverson Family History

Hoverson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Håversen or Haaversen: patronymic from the personal name Håvar(d) composed of the elements Hå- ‘battle’ + -vard ‘guardian’.

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


Similar surnames: Holverson, Oveson, Ouverson, Siverson, Hogenson, Hoverman, Halverson

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Where is the Hoverson family from?

You can see how Hoverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoverson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hoverson families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hoverson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoverson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoverson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoverson. 32% of Hoverson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hoverson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoverson were Farming and Matron. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Matron
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoverson 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Hoverson. 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 393 military records available for the last name Hoverson. For the veterans among your Hoverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoverson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hoverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hoverson in 1960 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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