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Heffener Family History

Heffener 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: Heffner, Hoffner, Reffner, Hoeffner, Geffner, Keffeler, Deffner

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Where is the Heffener family from?

You can see how Heffener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffener family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heffener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Heffener families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffener's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Heffener families in 1901.
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What did your Heffener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heffener. 30% of Heffener men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heffener women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Mechinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Heffener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Heffener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffener 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Heffener. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heffener. For the veterans among your Heffener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffener lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Heffener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heffener in 1969 was 62, and 68 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heffener 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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