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Hovestadt Family History

Hovestadt 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: Hochstadt, Hofstad, Holstad, Homstad, Ulvestad, Halverstadt, Constant

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Where is the Hovestadt family from?

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

What did your Hovestadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Partner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hovestadt. 100% of Hovestadt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hovestadt women worked as a Partner. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Partner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Hovestadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovestadt 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Hovestadt. 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 194 military records available for the last name Hovestadt. For the veterans among your Hovestadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovestadt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hovestadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hovestadt in 1964 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

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