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Havelka Name Meaning

Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Havel .

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


Similar surnames: Pavelka, Havel, Pavelko, Matejka, Favela, Hasek, Galella, Ramella

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Where is the Havelka family from?

You can see how Havelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havelka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Havelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Havelka families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Havelka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Havelka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Havelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Serving Maid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Havelka. 100% of Havelka women worked as a Serving Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Serving Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Havelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havelka 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Havelka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 628 military records available for the last name Havelka. For the veterans among your Havelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havelka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Havelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Havelka in 1950 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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