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Hearton Family History

Hearton Surname Meaning

see Harton

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hearton family from?

You can see how Hearton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hearton families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 5 Hearton families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hearton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hearton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearton 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 Hearton 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 Hearton. 100% of Hearton men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hearton 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hearton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Hearton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearton 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hearton. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hearton. For the veterans among your Hearton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearton lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Hearton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hearton in 1983 was 80, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearton 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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