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Hearlson Family History

Hearlson 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: Pearson, Karlson, Herson, Carlson, Searson, Charlson, Hearon, Hearron

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Where is the Hearlson family from?

You can see how Hearlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearlson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearlson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hearlson family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearlson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Hearlson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearlson 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 Hearlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hearlson. 55% of Hearlson men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

What Hearlson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Hearlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearlson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hearlson. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hearlson. For the veterans among your Hearlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearlson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hearlson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hearlson in 1965 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearlson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearlson 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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