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Hearnes Family History

Hearnes 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: Hearne, Kearnes, Hearns, Hearn, Barnes, Hermes, Haynes, Heaney

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Where is the Hearnes family from?

You can see how Hearnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hearnes families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hearnes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hearnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearnes 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 Hearnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hearnes. 100% of Hearnes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hearnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearnes 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hearnes. 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 106 military records available for the last name Hearnes. For the veterans among your Hearnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hearnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hearnes in 1966 was 69, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearnes 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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