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Heavner Family History

Heavner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hefner or Häfner (see Hafner ). This surname is found predominantly in NC. Compare Heavener .

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


Similar surnames: Hevner, Heavener, Heafner, Havner, Hafner, Beaver, Havener, Hefner

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Where is the Heavner family from?

You can see how Heavner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heavner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heavner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Heavner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heavner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heavner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heavner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heavner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heavner. 28% of Heavner men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Heavner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heavner were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heavner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heavner 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Heavner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heavner. For the veterans among your Heavner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heavner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heavner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heavner in 1956 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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