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Origins of the Havell surname

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About the Havells

We have a total number of 2153 records for people with the last name Havell.

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Where do most Havells live?

In 1921, most Havells lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Havells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,900 records for the Havell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Havells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Havells.

What are the most common Havell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Havell family members

Common jobs for Havells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Havells in 1921
General Servant

9

Living On Own Means

9

Domestic Servant

7

Dressmaker

6

General Servant Domestic

5

Common Male occupations for Havells in 1921
Bricklayer

15

Agricultural Labourer

11

Carter

8

Artist

7

Painter

7

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