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Hearsh Family History

Hearsh 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: Hearst, Hersh, Harsh, Hearn, Heath, Dearth, Sears, Marsh, Harsch

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Where is the Hearsh family from?

You can see how Hearsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hearsh families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearsh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hearsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearsh 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 Hearsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hearsh. 100% of Hearsh men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Hearsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Hearsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearsh 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hearsh. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hearsh. For the veterans among your Hearsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearsh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Hearsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hearsh in 1971 was 47, and 74 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearsh 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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