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Hearon Family History

Hearon Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Herron. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hearon family from?

You can see how Hearon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hearon families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hearon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hearon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearon 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 Hearon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hearon. 26% of Hearon men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hearon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hearon were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hearon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearon 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Hearon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hearon. For the veterans among your Hearon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hearon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hearon in 1961 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearon 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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