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Heagins Family History

Heagins Surname 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: Heggins, Hagins, Feagins, Higgins, Agins, Hearing, Heins, Hagans

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Where is the Heagins family from?

You can see how Heagins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heagins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heagins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Heagins family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heagins's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Heagins families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Heagins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heagins 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Heagins. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heagins. For the veterans among your Heagins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heagins lifespan?

Average Heagins life expectancy in 1986 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heagins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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