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Hvasta Family History

Hvasta 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: Vasta, Hata, Hasty, Hast, Savasta, Asta, Nasta, Basta, Haste, Vasa

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Where is the Hvasta family from?

You can see how Hvasta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hvasta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hvasta families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hvasta's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hvasta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hvasta 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 Hvasta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hvasta. 60% of Hvasta 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
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

What Hvasta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Hvasta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hvasta 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hvasta. 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 88 military records available for the last name Hvasta. For the veterans among your Hvasta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hvasta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hvasta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hvasta in 1964 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hvasta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hvasta 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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