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Hearin Family History

Hearin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Herron.

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


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Where is the Hearin family from?

You can see how Hearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Hearin families living in Suffolk. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hearin's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hearin families in 1891.
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What did your Hearin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hearin. 100% of Hearin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearin 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Hearin. 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 692 military records available for the last name Hearin. For the veterans among your Hearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hearin in 1957 was 25, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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