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Hovencamp Family History

Hovencamp 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: Hogancamp, Hasenkamp, Overkamp, Dorenkamp, Lovekamp, Hollenkamp

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Where is the Hovencamp family from?

You can see how Hovencamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovencamp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hovencamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hovencamp family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovencamp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hovencamp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovencamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hovencamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hovencamp. 46% of Hovencamp men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    46%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Cutter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Hovencamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovencamp 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hovencamp. 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 221 military records available for the last name Hovencamp. For the veterans among your Hovencamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovencamp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hovencamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hovencamp in 1953 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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