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Hierow Family History

Hierow 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: Herod, Heron, Harrow, Hier, Hero, Gerow, Gielow, Nienow, Kiesow

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Where is the Hierow family from?

You can see how Hierow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hierow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hierow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hierow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hierow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hierow 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 15 census records available for the last name Hierow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hierow 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 Hierow. 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 military records available for the last name Hierow. For the veterans among your Hierow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hierow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hierow 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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