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Heviley Family History

Heviley 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: Henley, Hemsley, Hensley, Healey, Heasley, Headley, Heatley, Hesley

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Where is the Heviley family from?

You can see how Heviley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heviley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heviley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Heviley families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heviley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Heviley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Heviley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heviley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heviley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heviley. For the veterans among your Heviley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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