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Hiar Family History

Hiar 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: Haar, Hoar, Hier, Viar, Han, Hay, Ham, Hua, Bear, Hearn

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Where is the Hiar family from?

You can see how Hiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hiar family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hiar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiar 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 Hiar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hiar. 100% of Hiar men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hiar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Hiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiar 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hiar. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hiar. For the veterans among your Hiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hiar in 1957 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiar 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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