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Heferon Family History

Heferon 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: Hefferon, Heffron, Heron, Efron, Herron, Hebron, Hendron, Heeren

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Where is the Heferon family from?

You can see how Heferon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heferon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heferon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Heferon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heferon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heferon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Heferon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heferon 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Heferon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Heferon. For the veterans among your Heferon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heferon lifespan?

Average Heferon life expectancy in 1966 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heferon 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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