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Havell Family History

Havell Surname Meaning

see Havill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Havell family from?

You can see how Havell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Havell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Havell families living in Suffolk. This was about 11% of all the recorded Havell's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Havell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havell 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 Havell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Jobbing Gardner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Havell. 50% of Havell men worked as a Jobbing Gardner and 80% of Havell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Havell were Preeission Fitter Enginee and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Jobbing Gardner
    50%
  • Preeission Fitter Enginee
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

What Havell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Havell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havell 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Havell. 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 330 military records available for the last name Havell. For the veterans among your Havell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Havell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Havell in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Havell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havell 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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