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Hearitt Family History

Hearitt 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: Herritt, Herriott, Leavitt, Merritt, Hewitt, Hearst, Hearing, Herrity

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Where is the Hearitt family from?

You can see how Hearitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hearitt family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hearitt's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hearitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hearitt ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hearitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Hearitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearitt 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 Hearitt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hearitt. For the veterans among your Hearitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearitt lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Hearitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hearitt in 1996 was 66, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearitt 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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