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Heirston Family History

Heirston 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: Hairston, Harston, Hurston, Heighton, Herson, Heston, Heaston

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Where is the Heirston family from?

You can see how Heirston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heirston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heirston families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Heirston's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Heirston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heirston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heirston ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heirston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Heirston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heirston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heirston. 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 51 military records available for the last name Heirston. For the veterans among your Heirston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heirston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Heirston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heirston in 1961 was 50, and 78 in 2002.

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