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Havis Family History

Havis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Avis with prosthetic H-.

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


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Where is the Havis family from?

You can see how Havis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Havis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 71 Havis families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Havis's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Havis families in 1891.
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What did your Havis 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 Havis. 35% of Havis men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Havis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Havis were Unpaid Domestic Duties and House 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
    35%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • House Duties
    3%

What Havis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Havis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havis 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Havis. 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 957 military records available for the last name Havis. For the veterans among your Havis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Havis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Havis in 1962 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havis 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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