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Havelin Family History

Havelin 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: Havlin, Hagelin, Hamelin, Helin, Hallin, Hamlin, Havel, Gamelin

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Where is the Havelin family from?

You can see how Havelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Havelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Havelin families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Havelin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Havelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havelin 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 Havelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Havelin. 67% of Havelin 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Havelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Havelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havelin 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Havelin. 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 109 military records available for the last name Havelin. For the veterans among your Havelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havelin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Havelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Havelin in 1967 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Havelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havelin 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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