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Havelka Family History

Havelka Surname Meaning

Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Havel.

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


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Where is the Havelka family from?

You can see how Havelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havelka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Havelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Havelka families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Havelka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Havelka families in 1880.
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What did your Havelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Havelka. 32% of Havelka men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Havelka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Havelka were Manager and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

What Havelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Havelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havelka 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Havelka. 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 628 military records available for the last name Havelka. For the veterans among your Havelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havelka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Havelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Havelka in 1950 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Havelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havelka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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