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Hearnan Family History

Hearnan 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: Hernan, Hearn, Harman, Dearman, Herman, Herran, Farnan, Heenan

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Where is the Hearnan family from?

You can see how Hearnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearnan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hearnan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hearnan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearnan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hearnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearnan 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 98 census records available for the last name Hearnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearnan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hearnan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hearnan. For the veterans among your Hearnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearnan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearnan 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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