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Heires Family History

Heires 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: Heikes, Heiges, Herres, Hires, Heines, Heimes, Heiden, Hees, Hermes

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Where is the Heires family from?

You can see how Heires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heires family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heires families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heires families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heires's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Heires families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heires 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 Heires ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heires. 100% of Heires men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Heires family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Heires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heires 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Heires. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heires. For the veterans among your Heires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heires lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Heires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heires in 1970 was 70, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heires 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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