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Hevlin Family History

Hevlin 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: 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 1840 there was 1 Hevlin family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hevlin's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Hevlin families in 1840.
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.

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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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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 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 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.

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