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Heviland Family History

Heviland 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: Heiland, Haviland, Helland, Hegland, Hetland, Hovland, Eiland

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Where is the Heviland family from?

You can see how Heviland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heviland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heviland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heviland family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Heviland's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Heviland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heviland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Heviland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heviland 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Heviland. 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 18 military records available for the last name Heviland. For the veterans among your Heviland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heviland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1965, in the United States, Heviland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Heviland in 1963 was 64, and 65 in 1965.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heviland 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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