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Heffern Family History

Heffern Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hefferon.

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


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Where is the Heffern family from?

You can see how Heffern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heffern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Heffern families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Heffern's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heffern families in 1911.
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What did your Heffern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heffern. 34% of Heffern men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heffern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffern 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Heffern. 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 648 military records available for the last name Heffern. For the veterans among your Heffern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffern lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heffern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heffern in 1956 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heffern 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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