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Heffeson Family History

Heffeson 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, Efferson, Helgeson, Jefferson, Heffron, Hefferan, Heffern

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Where is the Heffeson family from?

You can see how Heffeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Heffeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Heffeson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 76% of all the recorded Heffeson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heffeson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Heffeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffeson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Heffeson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heffeson. For the veterans among your Heffeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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