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Hefferline Family History

Hefferline 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: Esterline, Hefferon, Heffernan, Enterline, Hefferman, Heaberlin

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Where is the Hefferline family from?

You can see how Hefferline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefferline family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hefferline families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hefferline's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hefferline families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefferline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hefferline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hefferline. 100% of Hefferline men worked as a Machine Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Hefferline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Hefferline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefferline 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 Hefferline. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hefferline. For the veterans among your Hefferline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefferline lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Hefferline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hefferline in 1968 was 81, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hefferline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefferline 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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