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Hehre Family History

Hehre 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: Herre, Hehr, Behre, Heare, Henry, Hearn, Hare, Mehle, Helle, Kehr

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Where is the Hehre family from?

You can see how Hehre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hehre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hehre families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hehre's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hehre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hehre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hehre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hehre. 100% of Hehre women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Hehre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehre 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hehre. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hehre. For the veterans among your Hehre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehre lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hehre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hehre in 1969 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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