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Hearldson Family History

Hearldson 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: Haraldson, Haroldson, Pearson, Harmison, Karlson, Harbison

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Where is the Hearldson family from?

You can see how Hearldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearldson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hearldson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hearldson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearldson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hearldson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hearldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearldson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hearldson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hearldson. For the veterans among your Hearldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearldson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hearldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hearldson in 1966 was 33, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearldson 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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