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Hefran Family History

Hefran 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: Herran, Hearn, Heron, Verran, Safran, Hetman, Herren, Horan, Herman

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Where is the Hefran family from?

You can see how Hefran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hefran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hefran families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefran's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hefran families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Hefran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefran 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hefran. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hefran. For the veterans among your Hefran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefran 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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