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Heifrin Family History

Heifrin 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: Herrin, Shifrin, Heflin, Hearin, Heavrin, Heffron, Herin, Hearn

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Where is the Heifrin family from?

You can see how Heifrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heifrin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Heifrin families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Heifrin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Heifrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heifrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Heifrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heifrin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heifrin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Heifrin. For the veterans among your Heifrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heifrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Heifrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heifrin in 1963 was 75, and 97 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heifrin 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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