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Hearns Family History

Hearns Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hearn with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hearns family from?

You can see how Hearns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Hearns families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hearns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hearns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearns 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 Hearns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hearns. 100% of Hearns men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Hearns 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Hearns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hearns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearns 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hearns. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hearns. For the veterans among your Hearns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearns lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hearns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hearns in 1953 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearns 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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