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Hevlin Family History

Hevlin 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: Helin, Havlin, Tevlin, Devlin, Heslin, Shevlin, Heglin, Heflin

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Where is the Hevlin family from?

You can see how Hevlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hevlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hevlin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hevlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hevlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hevlin 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 Hevlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Hevlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Hevlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevlin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hevlin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hevlin. For the veterans among your Hevlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hevlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hevlin in 1967 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hevlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hevlin 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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