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Hvass Family History

Hvass 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: Hass, Vass, Haass, Grass, Bass, Hase, Wass, Glass, Huss, Vas

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Where is the Hvass family from?

You can see how Hvass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hvass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hvass family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hvass's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hvass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hvass 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 Hvass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hvass. 100% of Hvass men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hvass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Hvass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hvass 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Hvass. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hvass. For the veterans among your Hvass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hvass lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hvass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hvass in 1966 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hvass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hvass 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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