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Hearne Family History

Hearne Surname Meaning

Irish (Waterford) and English: variant of Hearn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hearne family from?

You can see how Hearne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 189 Hearne families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hearne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hearne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearne 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 Hearne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hearne. 16% of Hearne men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Hearne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hearne were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Hearne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Hearne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearne 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hearne. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hearne. For the veterans among your Hearne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearne lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hearne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hearne in 1952 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearne 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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