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Hefferlin Family History

Hefferlin 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, Heffernan, Hefferman, Heaberlin, Hefferan, Heffern, Heffel

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Where is the Hefferlin family from?

You can see how Hefferlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefferlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefferlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Hefferlin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefferlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hefferlin families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Hefferlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefferlin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hefferlin. 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 126 military records available for the last name Hefferlin. For the veterans among your Hefferlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefferlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hefferlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hefferlin in 1963 was 73, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefferlin 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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