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Hearman Family History

Hearman 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: Harman, Dearman, Herman, Bearman, Headman, Shearman, Pearman, Herrman

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Where is the Hearman family from?

You can see how Hearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Hearman families living in Hampshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hearman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hearman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hearman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hearman. 100% of Hearman men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Hearman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hearman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearman 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Hearman. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hearman. For the veterans among your Hearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearman lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Hearman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hearman in 1986 was 45, and 58 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearman 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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