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Havala Family History

Havala 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: Hakala, Hatala, Vavala, Savala, Zavala, Halla, Rajala, Favela, Havas

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Where is the Havala family from?

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

What did your Havala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Logger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Havala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havala 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Havala. 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 4 military records available for the last name Havala. For the veterans among your Havala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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