Hearse Family History

Hearse Surname Meaning

See Harse, a variant of Hurst with assimilation of -st to -s. This phenomenon is probably illustrated in records such as Joseph Hearse from 1687 and John Herst from 1708, both found in IGI (Hastings, Sussex).

Additionally, we find names like Wyllyam Hurs from 1592, Wyllyam Hurst from 1597, and John Hurse from 1627.

There's also Kathering Hearse from 1644, which appears in the records from IGI (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk).

These examples reflect the evolution and variations in family names over time.

The assimilation process highlights the linguistic changes that can occur within name variants.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Hearst, Hearne, Bearse, Kearse, Heare, Pearse, Hearn, Hare, Halse, Hase

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
226	Military Records
187	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Hearse family from?

You can see how Hearse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Hearse families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hearse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hearse families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearse 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 Hearse 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 Hearse. 100% of Hearse men worked as a General labourer and 86% of Hearse 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.

General labourer

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

86%

Shorthand typist

Retired

What Hearse family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Hearse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 187 immigration records available for the last name Hearse. 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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Military Records

There are 226 military records available for the last name Hearse. For the veterans among your Hearse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Hearse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hearse in 1970 was 87, and 55 in 1999.

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Hearse Surname Meaning

Additionally, we find names like Wyllyam Hurs from 1592, Wyllyam Hurst from 1597, and John Hurse from 1627.

There's also Kathering Hearse from 1644, which appears in the records from IGI (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk).

These examples reflect the evolution and variations in family names over time.

The assimilation process highlights the linguistic changes that can occur within name variants.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Hearse family from?

What did your Hearse ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

86%

Shorthand typist

Retired

What Hearse family records will you find?

What is the average Hearse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Hearse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hearse in 1970 was 87, and 55 in 1999.

Hearse Family History

Hearse Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Hearse

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What did your Hearse ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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What is the average Hearse lifespan?

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Hearse Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Hearse

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Where is the Hearse family from?

What did your Hearse ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Hearse family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hearse family history

What is the average Hearse lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hearse family tree

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