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Hearen Family History

Hearen 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: Hearn, Haren, Herren, Heaven, Heeren, Headen, Hearon, Hearin, Heare

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Where is the Hearen family from?

You can see how Hearen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hearen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hearen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hearen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearen 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 414 census records available for the last name Hearen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hearen. 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 103 military records available for the last name Hearen. For the veterans among your Hearen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hearen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hearen in 1971 was 78, and 43 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearen 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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