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Hovila Family History

Hovila 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: Vila, Avila, Kotila, Hoving, Rovira, Davila, Hovda, Havill, Homola

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Where is the Hovila family from?

You can see how Hovila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hovila families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hovila's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hovila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hovila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hovila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hovila. 34% of Hovila men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Hovila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovila 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hovila. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hovila. For the veterans among your Hovila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovila lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hovila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hovila in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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