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Havland Family History

Havland 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: Harland, Haaland, Hovland, Haviland, Hadland, Holland, Calland

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Where is the Havland family from?

You can see how Havland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Havland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Havland family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Havland's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Havland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Havland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Havland. 50% of Havland men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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What Havland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Havland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havland 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Havland. 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 Havland. For the veterans among your Havland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Havland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Havland in 1963 was 52, and 65 in 2003.

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