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Hiera Family History

Hiera 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: Riera, Hier, Viera, Hiers, Miera, Chiera, Lier, Mira, Mier, Pitera

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Where is the Hiera family from?

You can see how Hiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hiera families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hiera's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hiera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiera ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hiera. 100% of Hiera men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Hiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiera 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hiera. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hiera. For the veterans among your Hiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Hiera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hiera in 1963 was 45, and 82 in 1999.

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