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Hefron Family History

Hefron 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: Heron, Efron, Herron, Hebron, Hearon, Heffron, Hearn, Herod, Henton

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Where is the Hefron family from?

You can see how Hefron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hefron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hefron families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hefron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hefron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefron 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 Hefron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hefron. 100% of Hefron men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hefron women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hefron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hefron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefron 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Hefron. 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 170 military records available for the last name Hefron. For the veterans among your Hefron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefron lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hefron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hefron in 1963 was 78, and 100 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefron 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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