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Havey Family History

Havey Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Harvey although some instances in the historical records may be spelling errors.

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


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Where is the Havey family from?

You can see how Havey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Havey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Havey families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Havey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Havey families in 1891.
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What did your Havey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Havey. 100% of Havey men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Havey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    5%
  • Typist
    5%

What Havey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Havey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Havey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Havey. For the veterans among your Havey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Havey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Havey in 1943 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Havey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havey 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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