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Hefington Family History

Hefington 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: Henington, Heffington, Herington, Huffington, Herrington, Bevington

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Where is the Hefington family from?

You can see how Hefington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hefington families living in Texas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hefington's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hefington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Hefington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefington 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hefington. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hefington. For the veterans among your Hefington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefington lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Hefington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hefington in 1978 was 18, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefington 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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