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Hoven Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Hove .

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


Similar surnames: Hove, Hoen, Horen, Hoben, Loven, Holten, Hover, Hovey, Holen, Nolen

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Where is the Hoven family from?

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

What did your Hoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoven. 33% of Hoven men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hoven women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoven were Clerk and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housework
    7%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoven 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoven. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hoven. For the veterans among your Hoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hoven in 1955 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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