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Heards Family History

Heards 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: Heard, Hards, Hearns, Hearn, Hard, Beard, Hardy, Herdt, Hardt, Head

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Where is the Heards family from?

You can see how Heards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heards family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heards families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Heards families living in Essex. This was about 59% of all the recorded Heards's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Heards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heards 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 162 census records available for the last name Heards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heards 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heards. 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 11 military records available for the last name Heards. For the veterans among your Heards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heards lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Heards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heards in 1976 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heards 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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