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Hreen Family History

Hreen 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: Green, Treen, Hren, Breen, Reen, Hagen, Harben, Harden, Uren, Haren

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Where is the Hreen family from?

You can see how Hreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hreen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hreen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Hreen families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hreen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hreen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hreen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hreen. 100% of Hreen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Hreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hreen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hreen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hreen. For the veterans among your Hreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hreen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hreen in 1972 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hreen 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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