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Hefnor Family History

Hefnor 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: Hefner, Hector, Heino, Henner, Honor, Hafner, Vernor, Hefter, Hegner

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Where is the Hefnor family from?

You can see how Hefnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefnor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hefnor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hefnor family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefnor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hefnor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefnor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Hefnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefnor 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 Hefnor. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hefnor. For the veterans among your Hefnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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