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Heavener Family History

Heavener Surname Meaning

Anglicized form of German Hefner or Häfner (see Hafner). This surname was (first) brought to North America from Ireland.

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


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Where is the Heavener family from?

You can see how Heavener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heavener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heavener family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heavener's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Heavener families in 1891.
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What did your Heavener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heavener. 34% of Heavener men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Heavener women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heavener were Farm Hand 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heavener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavener 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Heavener. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 802 military records available for the last name Heavener. For the veterans among your Heavener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavener lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Heavener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heavener in 1948 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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