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Hearnden Family History

Hearnden Surname Meaning

From Heronden in Tenterden (Kent) which is recorded as Hyringdenne in 83.

The place-name may derive from an Old English personal name *Hȳra + Old English connective -ing- + denn ‘pasture’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hearnden family from?

You can see how Hearnden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearnden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Hearnden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Hearnden families living in Kent. This was about 68% of all the recorded Hearnden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hearnden families in 1891.
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What did your Hearnden 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 Hearnden. 100% of Hearnden men worked as a Gardener and 79% of Hearnden 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
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hearnden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearnden 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Hearnden. 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 438 military records available for the last name Hearnden. For the veterans among your Hearnden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearnden lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Hearnden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hearnden in 1970 was 76, and 53 in 2002.

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