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Hoveland Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Hovland . Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Hoveland derived from Old Norse hór ‘high’ and land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’ denoting a high-lying farm.

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


Similar surnames: Loveland, Hogeland, Howland, Hogland, Hoiland, Cleveland, Hofland

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Where is the Hoveland family from?

You can see how Hoveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoveland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoveland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hoveland families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoveland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoveland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoveland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoveland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoveland. 30% of Hoveland men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Hoveland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoveland were Labor and Operator. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoveland 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Hoveland. 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 257 military records available for the last name Hoveland. For the veterans among your Hoveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoveland lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hoveland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hoveland in 1942 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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