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Heffernnan Family History

Heffernnan 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, Hefferon, Heffern, Heenan, Hellerman

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Where is the Heffernnan family from?

You can see how Heffernnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffernnan family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 9 Heffernnan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffernnan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heffernnan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Heffernnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffernnan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heffernnan. 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 Heffernnan. For the veterans among your Heffernnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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