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Hevill Family History

Hevill 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: Revill, Havill, Bevill, Nevill, Hill, Deville, Hell, Neill, Hamill

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Where is the Hevill family from?

You can see how Hevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Hevill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hevill families living in Cumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hevill's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Hevill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Hevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevill 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hevill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hevill. For the veterans among your Hevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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