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Hefferland Family History

Hefferland 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, Ferland, Helgeland, Hefferon

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Where is the Hefferland family from?

You can see how Hefferland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefferland family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Hefferland families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Hefferland family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefferland's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Hefferland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefferland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Hefferland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefferland 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hefferland. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hefferland. For the veterans among your Hefferland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefferland lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Hefferland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hefferland in 1990 was 76, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefferland 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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