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Hevey Family History

Hevey Surname Meaning

French Canadian (Hévey): altered form of French Hévé itself a variant or an altered form of Devé an unflattering nickname from desvé ‘mad insane’. The surname Devé originates from Normandy.

Compare Avery 2 and Avey Irish (Meath): variant of Heaphy.

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


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Where is the Hevey family from?

You can see how Hevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hevey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Hevey families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hevey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hevey families in 1891.
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What did your Hevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hevey. 100% of Hevey men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Hevey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Worker
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevey 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Hevey. 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 550 military records available for the last name Hevey. For the veterans among your Hevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hevey in 1953 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hevey 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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