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Hern Family History

Hern Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Hearn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hern family from?

You can see how Hern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Hern families living in Devon. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hern's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hern families in 1891.
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What did your Hern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hern. 22% of Hern men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Hern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hern were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter joiner
    11%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Hern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hern 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hern. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Hern. For the veterans among your Hern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hern lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hern in 1943 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hern 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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