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Heffeon Family History

Heffeon 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, Heffern, Geffen, Heffel, Hefferan, Effron, Hemeon

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Where is the Heffeon family from?

You can see how Heffeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffeon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heffeon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffeon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heffeon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Heffeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffeon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Heffeon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heffeon. For the veterans among your Heffeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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