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Hebern Family History

Hebern 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: Heber, Hebert, Hearn, Huber, Heiberg, Eber, Helberg, Herbert, Heyer

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Where is the Hebern family from?

You can see how Hebern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebern family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hebern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hebern family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hebern's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Hebern families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hebern 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 240 census records available for the last name Hebern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebern 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hebern. 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 96 military records available for the last name Hebern. For the veterans among your Hebern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebern lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hebern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hebern in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hebern 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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