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Hevessy Family History

Hevessy 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: Hennessy, Hevey, Heverly, Hees, Cressy, Evers, Livesay, Hess, Neves

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Where is the Hevessy family from?

You can see how Hevessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevessy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hevessy families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hevessy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hevessy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hevessy 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 Hevessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hevessy. 100% of Hevessy men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Hevessy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hevessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevessy 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hevessy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hevessy. For the veterans among your Hevessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevessy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hevessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hevessy in 1968 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hevessy 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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