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Hearne Name Meaning

Irish (Waterford) and English: variant of Hearn .

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


Similar surnames: Hearn, Herne, Harne, Hearns, Heare, Heyne, Pearce, Harte, Harned

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Where is the Hearne family from?

You can see how Hearne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Hearne families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hearne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hearne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hearne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hearne. 50% of Hearne men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hearne women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Hearne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Hearne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearne 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hearne. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hearne. For the veterans among your Hearne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearne lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hearne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hearne in 1952 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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