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Havill Family History

Havill Surname Meaning

English: of Norman origin a habitational name from two places in northern France Hauville in Eure and Hauteville la Guichard in La Manche.

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


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Where is the Havill family from?

You can see how Havill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Havill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Havill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Havill families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Havill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Havill families in 1911.
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What did your Havill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Havill. 100% of Havill men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Havill women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Havill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Havill 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Havill. 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 690 military records available for the last name Havill. For the veterans among your Havill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Havill lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Havill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Havill in 1952 was 64, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Havill 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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