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Heavilin Family History

Heavilin Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Evelyn with the addition of excrescent H-.

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


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Where is the Heavilin family from?

You can see how Heavilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavilin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heavilin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Heavilin families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Heavilin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heavilin families in 1880.
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What did your Heavilin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heavilin. 28% of Heavilin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heavilin women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Heavilin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heavilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavilin 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Heavilin. 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 214 military records available for the last name Heavilin. For the veterans among your Heavilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavilin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heavilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heavilin in 1961 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heavilin 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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