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Hearsum Family History

Hearsum Name Meaning

see Harsant .

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


Similar surnames: Harcum, Hearst, Hersom, Hearn, Narum, Harju, Sears, Hallum, Barnum

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Where is the Hearsum family from?

You can see how Hearsum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearsum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearsum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hearsum family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hearsum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hearsum families in 1840.
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What did your Hearsum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hearsum. 72% of Hearsum men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 67% of Hearsum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hearsum were Fishmonger (master) and Factory Hand (engineering. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    72%
  • Fishmonger (master)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    16%
  • Hotel Waitress
    5%
  • Factory Hand (engineering
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hearsum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearsum 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Hearsum. 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 184 military records available for the last name Hearsum. For the veterans among your Hearsum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearsum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hearsum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hearsum in 1966 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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