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Heffaran Family History

Heffaran 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: Hefferan, Hefferon, Heffernan, Hefferman, Heffron, Heffern, Hearn

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Where is the Heffaran family from?

You can see how Heffaran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffaran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heffaran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heffaran families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Heffaran's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heffaran families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Heffaran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffaran 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Heffaran. 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 11 military records available for the last name Heffaran. For the veterans among your Heffaran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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