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Heavener Family History

Heavener Name Meaning

Anglicized form of German Hefner or Häfner (see Hafner ). This surname was (first) brought to North America from Ireland. Compare Heavner .

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


Similar surnames: Heavner, Hevener, Havener, Hevner, Cravener, Heafner, Havner, Haener

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Where is the Heavener family from?

You can see how Heavener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heavener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Heavener families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heavener's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heavener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heavener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heavener ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heavener. 100% of Heavener women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heavener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavener 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Heavener. 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 802 military records available for the last name Heavener. For the veterans among your Heavener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavener lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Heavener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heavener in 1948 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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