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Heathorn Family History

Heathorn Surname Meaning

variant of Hawthorn; compare Hathorn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heathorn family from?

You can see how Heathorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heathorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heathorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Heathorn families living in Surrey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Heathorn's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Heathorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heathorn 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 Heathorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewery Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heathorn. 100% of Heathorn men worked as a Brewery Labourer and 89% of Heathorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Brewery Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Heathorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heathorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heathorn 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Heathorn. 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 117 military records available for the last name Heathorn. For the veterans among your Heathorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heathorn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Heathorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heathorn in 1970 was 80, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heathorn 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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