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Heavin Family History

Heavin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Heaven. English (Wiltshire): variant of Haven. Welsh: variant of Evan.

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


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Where is the Heavin family from?

You can see how Heavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Heavin families living in Cheshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heavin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Heavin families in 1891.
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What did your Heavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heavin. 50% of Heavin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heavin women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavin 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Heavin. 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 235 military records available for the last name Heavin. For the veterans among your Heavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heavin in 1962 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heavin 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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