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Heffrin Family History

Heffrin 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: Heffron, Hefferon, Herrin, Heflin, Hearin, Heavrin, Hefferan, Heffern

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Where is the Heffrin family from?

You can see how Heffrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffrin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heffrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Heffrin families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Heffrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heffrin families in 1880.
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What did your Heffrin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Heffrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffrin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Heffrin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Heffrin. For the veterans among your Heffrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffrin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heffrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heffrin in 1966 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

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