This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heavelton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heavelton Family History

Heavelton Surname 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: Hazelton, Helveston, Leaverton, Heselton, Haselton, Halton, Leverton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heavelton family from?

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

What Heavelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Heavelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavelton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heavelton

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Heavelton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Heavelton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heavelton. For the veterans among your Heavelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heavelton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heavelton family history

Discover More

What is the average Heavelton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heavelton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heavelton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heavelton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial