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Hevland Family History

Hevland 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: Helland, Heiland, Hegland, Hetland, Hovland, Holland, Harland

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Where is the Hevland family from?

You can see how Hevland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hevland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hevland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hevland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hevland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Hevland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevland 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hevland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Hevland. For the veterans among your Hevland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Hevland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hevland in 1972 was 79, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hevland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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