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Hearnen Family History

Hearnen 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: Hearne, Hearn, Harben, Harden, Haren, Heaney, Herren, Heagney

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Where is the Hearnen family from?

You can see how Hearnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hearnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hearnen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearnen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hearnen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearnen 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 202 census records available for the last name Hearnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearnen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hearnen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hearnen. For the veterans among your Hearnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearnen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hearnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hearnen in 1965 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearnen 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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