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Havner Family History

Havner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hafner.

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


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Where is the Havner family from?

You can see how Havner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Havner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Havner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Havner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Havner families in 1891.
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What did your Havner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Havner. 34% of Havner men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Havner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Havner were Merchant and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Merchant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Practical Nurse
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Havner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Havner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havner 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Havner. 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 685 military records available for the last name Havner. For the veterans among your Havner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Havner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Havner in 1944 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Havner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havner 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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