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Heron Family History

Heron Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Herron . French (Héron): nickname for a tall thin person thought to resemble a heron (Old French hairon).

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


Similar surnames: Herron, Peron, Herod, Huron, Hron, Hernon, Geron, Beron, Hebron

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Where is the Heron family from?

You can see how Heron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 408 Heron families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Heron's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heron families in 1891.
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What did your Heron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heron. 15% of Heron men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Heron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heron were Dock Labourer and Domestic Duties. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Dock Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
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Census Records

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Heron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heron 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Heron. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Heron. For the veterans among your Heron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heron lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Heron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heron in 1948 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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