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Hierson Family History

Hierson 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: Pierson, Herson, Rierson, Heron, Person, Merson, Iverson, Reierson

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Where is the Hierson family from?

You can see how Hierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hierson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hierson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hierson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hierson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hierson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hierson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Hierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hierson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hierson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hierson. For the veterans among your Hierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hierson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hierson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hierson

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