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Hehr Family History

Hehr Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heer 1 and 3 but in some instances a nickname either from hëher ‘jay’.

Alternatively, it may derive from Middle High German hēr ‘distinguished proud’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hehr family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hehr. 30% of Hehr men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Hehr women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hehr were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehr 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Hehr. 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 790 military records available for the last name Hehr. For the veterans among your Hehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehr lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hehr in 1957 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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