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Haverstraw Family History

Haverstraw 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: Haverstick, Haverstock, Haberstroh, Rakestraw, Waterstradt, Harstad

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Where is the Haverstraw family from?

You can see how Haverstraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haverstraw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haverstraw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Haverstraw families living in New Jersey. This was about 65% of all the recorded Haverstraw's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Haverstraw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haverstraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haverstraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haverstraw. 34% of Haverstraw 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Haverstraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haverstraw 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Haverstraw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Haverstraw. For the veterans among your Haverstraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haverstraw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Haverstraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Haverstraw in 1968 was 86, and 78 in 2001.

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