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Hovet Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the name of several farms the definite singular form of hov ‘ridge hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Hovey, Hove, Hole, Dovey, Hope, Hoem, Huset, Hoes, Hoye, Hovden

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Where is the Hovet family from?

You can see how Hovet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hovet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hovet families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hovet's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hovet families in 1880.
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What did your Hovet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovet. 67% of Hovet men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hovet women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hovet were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hovet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovet 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Hovet. 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 151 military records available for the last name Hovet. For the veterans among your Hovet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hovet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hovet in 1965 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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