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Hefren Family History

Hefren 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: Herren, Heeren, Hearn, Heron, Heiden, Haren, Herre, Hedden, Heien

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Where is the Hefren family from?

You can see how Hefren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hefren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Hefren families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefren's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hefren families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefren 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 Hefren ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Driller
    100%

What Hefren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Hefren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefren 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hefren. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hefren. For the veterans among your Hefren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hefren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hefren in 1968 was 80, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hefren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefren 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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