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Hearon Family History

Hearon Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Herron. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Hearon family from?

You can see how Hearon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hearon families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hearon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hearon families in 1891.
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What did your Hearon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hearon. 54% of Hearon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Bank Clerk
    16%
  • House Duties
    16%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hearon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearon 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Hearon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hearon. For the veterans among your Hearon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hearon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hearon in 1961 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearon 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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