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Heard Jr Family History

Heard Jr 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: Herder, Harder, Heard, Hearn, Hard, Beard, Helder, Harden, Hardman

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There are 12 census records available for the last name Heard Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heard Jr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 40 military records available for the last name Heard Jr. For the veterans among your Heard Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heard Jr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heard Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heard Jr in 1966 was 32, and 52 in 2004.

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