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Hearin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Herron .

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


Similar surnames: Shearin, Hearing, Hearn, Heavrin, Hearon, Feagin, Kearn, Herring

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Where is the Hearin family from?

You can see how Hearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hearin family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hearin's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Hearin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hearin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hearin. 15% of Hearin men worked as a Truck Driver and 30% of Hearin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hearin were Carpenter and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearin 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Hearin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 692 military records available for the last name Hearin. For the veterans among your Hearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hearin in 1957 was 25, and 84 in 2004.

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