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Havemann Family History

Havemann Surname Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German hove have ‘farm courtyard’ + man ‘man’ hence an occupational name for a steward or overseer.

It is equivalent to South German Hoffmann.

This name may also refer to a farmer or peasant in the service of a manor.

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


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Where is the Havemann family from?

You can see how Havemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Havemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Havemann families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Havemann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Havemann families in 1880.
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What did your Havemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Havemann. 40% of Havemann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Havemann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Havemann were Clerk and Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Havemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havemann 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Havemann. 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 879 military records available for the last name Havemann. For the veterans among your Havemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havemann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Havemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Havemann in 1958 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havemann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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