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Hearderson Family History

Hearderson 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: Henderson, Anderson, Enderson, Balderson, Fenderson, Hardison

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Where is the Hearderson family from?

You can see how Hearderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearderson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Hearderson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearderson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hearderson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Hearderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearderson 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 Hearderson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hearderson. For the veterans among your Hearderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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