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Hearson Family History

Hearson Surname Meaning

From Hearson in Swimbridge (Devon) which is recorded as Heringeston in 1249 and Hereston in 150.

The place-name probably derives from the genitive form of the surname Herring + Middle English ton ‘town, village, settlement’; Walter Hering held land here in 1249.

See Harsant.

See Harston.

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


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Where is the Hearson family from?

You can see how Hearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Hearson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hearson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hearson families in 1891.
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What did your Hearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Millwright Fitterengine and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hearson. 20% of Hearson men worked as a Millwright Fitterengine and 74% of Hearson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hearson were Miner (ripper) and Housekeeper Receptionist.

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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

  • Millwright Fitterengine
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Miner (ripper)
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housekeeper Receptionist
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 602 immigration records available for the last name Hearson. 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 426 military records available for the last name Hearson. For the veterans among your Hearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hearson in 1964 was 76, and 93 in 2003.

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