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Heavens Name Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Havens .

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


Similar surnames: Heaven, Havens, Leavens, Neaves, Levens, Keaveny, Haven, Hermens

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Where is the Heavens family from?

You can see how Heavens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heavens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Heavens family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heavens's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Heavens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heavens 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 Heavens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heavens. 34% of Heavens men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heavens women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heavens were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Lawyer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Heavens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavens 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Heavens. 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 680 military records available for the last name Heavens. For the veterans among your Heavens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heavens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heavens in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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