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Heaver Family History

Heaver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hoefer. English: variant of Haver.

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


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Where is the Heaver family from?

You can see how Heaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heaver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Heaver families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Heaver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heaver families in 1891.
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What did your Heaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heaver. 21% of Heaver men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Heaver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heaver were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Lorry Driver
    13%
  • Farm Carter
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Heaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaver 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 Heaver. 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 933 military records available for the last name Heaver. For the veterans among your Heaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heaver in 1964 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaver 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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