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Havisto Family History

Havisto 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: Maisto, Haist, Kivisto, Havis, Vito, Kalista, Jacinto, Harston

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Where is the Havisto family from?

You can see how Havisto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havisto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Havisto families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Havisto's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Havisto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havisto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Havisto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Havisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havisto 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Havisto. 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 20 military records available for the last name Havisto. For the veterans among your Havisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havisto lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Havisto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Havisto in 1967 was 93, and 82 in 2002.

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