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Havenstein Family History

Havenstein 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: Hauenstein, Levenstein, Hartenstein, Hohenstein, Hagelstein

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Where is the Havenstein family from?

You can see how Havenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Havenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Havenstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Havenstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Havenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havenstein 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 Havenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Havenstein. 27% of Havenstein men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Havenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Havenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havenstein 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Havenstein. 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 600 military records available for the last name Havenstein. For the veterans among your Havenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Havenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Havenstein in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Havenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havenstein 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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