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Heeringa Name Meaning

West Frisian: habitational name from any of several mansions or farms so called for instance near Dongjum and Marssum once inhabited by a certain Heere or Hero and his kin (see Heer ). It is formed with the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a.

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


Similar surnames: Hettinga, Heerema, Hemming, Seering, Deering, Dearing, Bering

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Where is the Heeringa family from?

You can see how Heeringa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeringa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heeringa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Heeringa families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Heeringa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Heeringa families in 1920.
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What did your Heeringa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heeringa. 25% of Heeringa men worked as a Hired Man. .

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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

  • Hired Man
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Plater
    13%
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Heeringa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeringa 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Heeringa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Heeringa. For the veterans among your Heeringa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeringa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heeringa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heeringa in 1962 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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