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Heavlin Family History

Heavlin 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: Havlin, Heavilin, Heavin, Heavrin, Helin, Hallin, Hamlin, Heaven

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Where is the Heavlin family from?

You can see how Heavlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heavlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Heavlin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heavlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heavlin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heavlin 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 Heavlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heavlin. 40% of Heavlin men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

What Heavlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Heavlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavlin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heavlin. 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 86 military records available for the last name Heavlin. For the veterans among your Heavlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Heavlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heavlin in 1955 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heavlin 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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