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Havener Family History

Havener Surname Meaning

German (Saarland): probably a variant of Hafner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Havener family from?

You can see how Havener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Havener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Havener families living in Sussex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Havener's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Havener families in 1891.
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What did your Havener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Havener. 19% of Havener men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Havener women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Havener were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Havener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havener 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Havener. 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 Havener. For the veterans among your Havener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havener lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Havener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Havener in 1955 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havener 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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