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Havanagh Family History

Havanagh Name 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: Kavanagh, Cavanagh, Cavanah, Cavanaugh, Kavanaugh, Harnage, Hatanaka

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Where is the Havanagh family from?

You can see how Havanagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havanagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Havanagh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Havanagh families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Havanagh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Havanagh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havanagh 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 Havanagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Contractor builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Havanagh. 50% of Havanagh men worked as a Contractor builders Labourer and 100% of Havanagh 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

  • Contractor builders Labourer
    50%
  • Gas Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Havanagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Havanagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havanagh 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Havanagh. 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 36 military records available for the last name Havanagh. For the veterans among your Havanagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havanagh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Havanagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Havanagh in 1962 was 62, and 78 in 1985.

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