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Hiegel Name Meaning

French (Lorraine and Alsace) and German: from a regional variant of German Hügel (see Huegel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Huegel, Hegel, Wiegel, Siegel, Diegel, Fiegel, Liedel, Diesel, Dietel

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Where is the Hiegel family from?

You can see how Hiegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiegel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hiegel families living in California. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hiegel's in USA. California had the highest population of Hiegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiegel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiegel. 31% of Hiegel men worked as a Salesman and 42% of Hiegel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiegel were Assembler and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Assembler
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiegel 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Hiegel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 302 military records available for the last name Hiegel. For the veterans among your Hiegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiegel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hiegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hiegel in 1956 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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