Origins of the Hovington surname
About the Hovingtons
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Interesting facts about Hovington
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hovington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1915.
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What are the most common Hovington first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hovingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hovingtons in 1921
Dressmaker
7
General Servant Domestic
4
Charwoman
3
Caretaker
2
House Keeper
2
Common male occupations for Hovingtons in 1921
Bricklayer
13
Stone Mason
7
Blacksmith
4
Clerk
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
