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Hevenor Family History

Hevenor 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: Hevener, Heavener, Thevenot, Hevner, Havener, Hector, Lever, Leven

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Where is the Hevenor family from?

You can see how Hevenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevenor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hevenor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hevenor families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hevenor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hevenor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hevenor 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 Hevenor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Co Pardner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hevenor. 60% of Hevenor men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hevenor women worked as a Co Pardner.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Co Pardner
    100%

What Hevenor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hevenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevenor 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Hevenor. 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 241 military records available for the last name Hevenor. For the veterans among your Hevenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevenor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hevenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hevenor in 1964 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hevenor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hevenor 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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