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Hearnsberger Family History

Hearnsberger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Hirnsberger a habitational name for someone from Hirnsberg in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Hearnsberger family from?

You can see how Hearnsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearnsberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Hearnsberger families living in Arkansas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hearnsberger's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Hearnsberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearnsberger 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 Hearnsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hearnsberger. 75% of Hearnsberger men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Log Contractor
    25%

What Hearnsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Hearnsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearnsberger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hearnsberger. 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 214 military records available for the last name Hearnsberger. For the veterans among your Hearnsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearnsberger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hearnsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hearnsberger in 1960 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearnsberger 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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