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Hefrin Family History

Hefrin 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: Herrin, Heflin, Hearin, Herin, Hearn, Heron, Herring, Herren, Helin

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Where is the Hefrin family from?

You can see how Hefrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefrin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hefrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hefrin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hefrin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Hefrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefrin 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 Hefrin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hefrin. For the veterans among your Hefrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefrin lifespan?

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