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Haavind Family History

Haavind 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: Haaland, Hlavin, Harvin, Heavin, Havins, Gavin, Hain, David, Hand

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Where is the Haavind family from?

You can see how Haavind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haavind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haavind families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haavind's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haavind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haavind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Haavind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Haavind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haavind 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Haavind. 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 76 military records available for the last name Haavind. For the veterans among your Haavind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haavind lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Haavind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Haavind in 1957 was 63, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haavind 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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