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Hearse Family History

Hearse Surname Meaning

See Harse, a variant of Hurst with assimilation of -st to -s. This phenomenon is probably illustrated in records such as Joseph Hearse from 1687 and John Herst from 1708, both found in IGI (Hastings, Sussex).

Additionally, we find names like Wyllyam Hurs from 1592, Wyllyam Hurst from 1597, and John Hurse from 1627.

There's also Kathering Hearse from 1644, which appears in the records from IGI (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk).

These examples reflect the evolution and variations in family names over time.

The assimilation process highlights the linguistic changes that can occur within name variants.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hearse family from?

You can see how Hearse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hearse family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hearse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearse 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 Hearse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hearse. 34% of Hearse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hearse women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Hearse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hearse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearse 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Hearse. 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 226 military records available for the last name Hearse. For the veterans among your Hearse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Hearse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hearse in 1970 was 87, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearse 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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