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Heffron Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hefferon .

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


Similar surnames: Heron, Hearn, Heffern, Herron, Ferron, Hefferan, Hefferon, Havron

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Where is the Heffron family from?

You can see how Heffron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heffron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Heffron families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Heffron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heffron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heffron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heffron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Heffron. 43% of Heffron men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Heffron women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heffron were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Boilermaker
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Heffron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffron 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heffron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Heffron. For the veterans among your Heffron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffron lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heffron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heffron in 1955 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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