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Hearold Family History

Hearold Name 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: Harold, Herold, Herrold, Hearld, Herod, Heard, Gerold, Heald, Harbold

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Where is the Hearold family from?

You can see how Hearold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hearold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hearold family living in Georgia. This was about 14% of all the recorded Hearold's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Hearold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearold 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 Hearold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hearold. 50% of Hearold men worked as a Blacksmith. .

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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

  • Blacksmith
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Hearold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearold 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hearold. 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 122 military records available for the last name Hearold. For the veterans among your Hearold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hearold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hearold in 1966 was 45, and 52 in 2004.

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