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Have Family History

Have 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: Hale, Hare, Hase, Cave, Haver, Nave, Hove, Hake, Haye, Hage

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Where is the Have family from?

You can see how Have families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Have family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Have families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Have families living in Derbyshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Have's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Have families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Have 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 Have ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Have. 84% of Have women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Have. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Have 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Have. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Have. For the veterans among your Have ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Have lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Have life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Have in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Have 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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