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Hoovey Family History

Hoovey 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: Hooley, Hoover, Hooven, Hovey, Poovey, Hooey, Harvey, Pooley, Howley

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Where is the Hoovey family from?

You can see how Hoovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoovey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoovey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hoovey family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoovey's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoovey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoovey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoovey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoovey. 38% of Hoovey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Labor
    13%
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What Hoovey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Hoovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoovey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hoovey. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hoovey. For the veterans among your Hoovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoovey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Hoovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hoovey in 1969 was 87, and 75 in 1993.

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