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Havnen Family History

Havnen Surname 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: Hanen, Hannen, Haven, Havner, Hagen, Hayden, Harben, Harden, Haren

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Where is the Havnen family from?

You can see how Havnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havnen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Havnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Havnen families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Havnen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Havnen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Havnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Havnen. 34% of Havnen men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

What Havnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Havnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havnen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Havnen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Havnen. For the veterans among your Havnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havnen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Havnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Havnen in 1965 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Havnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havnen 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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