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Havercost Family History

Havercost 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: Overcast, Herbst, Haver, Davenport, Harcourt, Hergott, Mavros

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Where is the Havercost family from?

You can see how Havercost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havercost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Havercost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Havercost families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Havercost's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Havercost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havercost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Havercost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havercost 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Havercost. 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 6 military records available for the last name Havercost. For the veterans among your Havercost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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