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Havnes Family History

Havnes 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: Haynes, Hannes, Hanes, Haines, Havner, Hayes, Barnes, Chaves, Haver

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Where is the Havnes family from?

You can see how Havnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havnes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Havnes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Havnes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Havnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Havnes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Havnes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Havnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havnes 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Havnes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Havnes. For the veterans among your Havnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havnes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Havnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Havnes in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 1997.

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