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Havig Family History

Havig 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: Haig, Habig, Harig, Havis, Hanig, Gavin, Hain, David, Haver, Savin

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Where is the Havig family from?

You can see how Havig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Havig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Havig family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Havig's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Havig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Havig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Havig. 58% of Havig men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Havig women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Havig were Carpenter and Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Carpenter
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%
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What Havig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Havig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havig 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Havig. 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 135 military records available for the last name Havig. For the veterans among your Havig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Havig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Havig in 1968 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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