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Hevly Family History

Hevly 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: Healy, Hevey, Henly, Henry, Helm, Henley, Hey, Hell, Helle, Hehl

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Hevly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevly 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

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There are 24 military records available for the last name Hevly. For the veterans among your Hevly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevly lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hevly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hevly in 1960 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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