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Heavers Family History

Heavers 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: Deavers, Seavers, Beavers, Beaver, Haver, Weaver, Travers, Evers

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Where is the Heavers family from?

You can see how Heavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heavers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Heavers families living in Glamorgan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Heavers's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Heavers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heavers 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 Heavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heavers. 80% of Heavers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Heavers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Heavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavers 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Heavers. 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 93 military records available for the last name Heavers. For the veterans among your Heavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Heavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heavers in 1966 was 40, and 51 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heavers 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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