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Hevia Family History

Hevia Name Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from Hevia a parish in Siero Asturias (Spain).

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


Similar surnames: Navia, Levis, Heit, Melia, Heim, Elia, Neva, Pavia, Hovda, Revis

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Where is the Hevia family from?

You can see how Hevia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hevia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hevia family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hevia's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hevia families in 1880.
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What did your Hevia ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Hevia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevia 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hevia. 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 112 military records available for the last name Hevia. For the veterans among your Hevia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevia lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hevia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hevia in 1944 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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