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Hevans Family History

Hevans 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: Bevans, Evans, Means, Levant, Hans, Havas, Devan, Beans, Levins

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Where is the Hevans family from?

You can see how Hevans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hevans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Hevans families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hevans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hevans families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Hevans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevans 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hevans. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hevans. For the veterans among your Hevans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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