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Heavis Family History

Heavis 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: Havis, Heavin, Reavis, Avis, Havas, Levis, Travis, Chevis, Heaven

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Where is the Heavis family from?

You can see how Heavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heavis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Heavis families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heavis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heavis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heavis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Heavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Heavis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Heavis. For the veterans among your Heavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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