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Hearit Family History

Hearit Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hearst, Hearin, Heart, Hearn, Hart, Hari, Peart, Herdt, Hardt, Heit

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Where is the Hearit family from?

You can see how Hearit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hearit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hearit family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearit's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hearit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hearit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearit 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hearit. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hearit. For the veterans among your Hearit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hearit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hearit in 1973 was 86, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearit 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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