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Hoivik Family History

Hoivik 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: Hornik, Torvik, Boivin, Lovik, Orvik, Holik, Novik, Hovick, Hovis

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Where is the Hoivik family from?

You can see how Hoivik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoivik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoivik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoivik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoivik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoivik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoivik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Registered Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoivik. 100% of Hoivik women worked as a Registered Nurse. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Hoivik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoivik 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Hoivik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Hoivik. For the veterans among your Hoivik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoivik lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hoivik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hoivik in 1969 was 66, and 89 in 2002.

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