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Heaviland Family History

Heaviland 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: Haviland, Heiland, Headland, Heavilin, Harland, Helland, Hartland

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Where is the Heaviland family from?

You can see how Heaviland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaviland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heaviland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Heaviland families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heaviland's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heaviland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heaviland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heaviland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heaviland. 100% of Heaviland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heaviland women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Heaviland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Heaviland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaviland 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Heaviland. 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 58 military records available for the last name Heaviland. For the veterans among your Heaviland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaviland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Heaviland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heaviland in 1965 was 92, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaviland 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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