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Hevener Family History

Hevener Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Häfner (see Hafner). See also Heavener.

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


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Where is the Hevener family from?

You can see how Hevener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hevener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hevener family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hevener's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hevener families in 1911.
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What did your Hevener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hevener. 37% of Hevener men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Hevener women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hevener were Plasterer and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Plasterer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Seamer
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hevener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevener 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hevener. 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 822 military records available for the last name Hevener. For the veterans among your Hevener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevener lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hevener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hevener in 1946 was 28, and 84 in 2004.

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