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Haverly Family History

Haverly Name Meaning

English (Berkshire and Middlesex): habitational name from Habberley (Shropshire) from the Old English personal name Heathuburh or Hēahburh + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Overly, Haverty, Hamer, Harty, Avery, Epperly, Calverley, Savary

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Where is the Haverly family from?

You can see how Haverly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haverly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haverly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Haverly families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Haverly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haverly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haverly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haverly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haverly. 26% of Haverly men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Haverly women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haverly were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Haverly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haverly 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Haverly. 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 930 military records available for the last name Haverly. For the veterans among your Haverly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haverly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Haverly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haverly in 1962 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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