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Heren Family History

Heren 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: Heron, Haren, Herren, Heien, Herek, Hren, Horen, Deren, Heeren, Heyen

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Where is the Heren family from?

You can see how Heren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Heren families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Heren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heren 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 Heren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heren. 26% of Heren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heren women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Heren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heren 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Heren. 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 523 military records available for the last name Heren. For the veterans among your Heren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heren in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heren 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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