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Heffert Family History

Heffert 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: Leffert, Meffert, Hoffert, Geffert, Heffern, Helfert, Herbert, Huffer

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Where is the Heffert family from?

You can see how Heffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heffert families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffert's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Heffert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heffert 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 190 census records available for the last name Heffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffert 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Heffert. 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 26 military records available for the last name Heffert. For the veterans among your Heffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffert lifespan?

Average Heffert life expectancy in 1969 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heffert 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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