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Hearsey Family History

Hearsey Name Meaning

see Hersey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hersey, Harsey, Harvey, Harley, Heaney, Healey, Halsey, Heasley

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Where is the Hearsey family from?

You can see how Hearsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 12 Hearsey families living in Maine. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hearsey's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Hearsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hearsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hearsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hearsey. 100% of Hearsey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hearsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearsey 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Hearsey. 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 553 military records available for the last name Hearsey. For the veterans among your Hearsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearsey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hearsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hearsey in 1959 was 51, and 94 in 2004.

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