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Heffarnan Family History

Heffarnan 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: Heffernan, Hefferman, Hefferan, Farnan, Hefferon, Hernan, Heffron

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Where is the Heffarnan family from?

You can see how Heffarnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffarnan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Heffarnan families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffarnan's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Heffarnan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Heffarnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffarnan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heffarnan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heffarnan. For the veterans among your Heffarnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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