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Hehirs Family History

Hehirs 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: Hehir, Heiss, Cheairs, Hehr, Heis, Heims, Vehrs, Heins, Hewins

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Where is the Hehirs family from?

You can see how Hehirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehirs family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Hehirs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hehirs families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hehirs's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hehirs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hehirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehirs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hehirs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hehirs. For the veterans among your Hehirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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