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Heardman Family History

Heardman Surname Meaning

see Hardman (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heardman family from?

You can see how Heardman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heardman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heardman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Heardman families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heardman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heardman families in 1891.
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What did your Heardman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Yarn Doubler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heardman. 100% of Heardman men worked as a Yarn Doubler and 84% of Heardman women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Yarn Doubler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Cop Winder
    17%

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Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Heardman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heardman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Heardman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Heardman. For the veterans among your Heardman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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