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Havila Family History

Havila 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: Avila, Davila, Havill, Vila, Hamill, Halla, Favela, Hakala, Havel

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Where is the Havila family from?

You can see how Havila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havila family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Havila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Havila family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Havila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Havila families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havila 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 Havila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Havila. 100% of Havila men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Havila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Havila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havila 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Havila. 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 13 military records available for the last name Havila. For the veterans among your Havila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havila lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Havila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Havila in 1991 was 51, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Havila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havila 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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