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Heavill Family History

Heavill 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: Havill, Hamill, Revill, Cavill, Bevill, Weavil, Heavilin, Leavell

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Where is the Heavill family from?

You can see how Heavill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heavill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heavill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heavill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heavill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Heavill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavill 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 immigration records available for the last name Heavill. 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 7 military records available for the last name Heavill. For the veterans among your Heavill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavill lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Heavill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heavill in 1987 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heavill 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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