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Hevier Family History

Hevier Name 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: Heier, Revier, Bevier, Sevier, Hevner, Levier, Heller, Lever, Helder

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Where is the Hevier family from?

You can see how Hevier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hevier family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hevier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hevier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hevier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hevier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Hevier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevier 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hevier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Hevier. For the veterans among your Hevier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hevier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hevier in 1972 was 84, and 63 in 2004.

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