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Hevner Family History

Hevner Surname Meaning

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 Hevner family from?

You can see how Hevner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hevner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hevner families living in Manitoba. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hevner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hevner families in 1911.
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What did your Hevner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hevner. 56% of Hevner men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hevner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hevner were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Hevner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hevner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevner 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hevner. 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 414 military records available for the last name Hevner. For the veterans among your Hevner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hevner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hevner in 1950 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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