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Heffern Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hefferon .

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


Similar surnames: Hefferan, Heffron, Hefler, Heffernan, Daffern, Heffler, Jeffers

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Where is the Heffern family from?

You can see how Heffern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heffern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Heffern families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Heffern's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heffern families in 1891.
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What did your Heffern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Servant (cook) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heffern. 50% of Heffern women worked as a Servant (cook). .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Servant (cook)
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heffern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffern 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Heffern. 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 648 military records available for the last name Heffern. For the veterans among your Heffern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffern lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heffern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heffern in 1956 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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