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Havers Name Meaning

variant of Haver with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Haver, Havens, Lavers, Avers, Chavers, Shavers, Hayes, Hamer, Hager

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Where is the Havers family from?

You can see how Havers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Havers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Havers families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Havers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Havers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Havers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Havers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Havers. 85% of Havers men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Miner
    16%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Havers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havers 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Havers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 879 military records available for the last name Havers. For the veterans among your Havers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Havers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Havers in 1962 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

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