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Hebig Family History

Hebig 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: Habig, Helbig, Henig, Herbig, Feig, Helin, Heim, Haig, Hering, Herzig

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Where is the Hebig family from?

You can see how Hebig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hebig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hebig families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hebig's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hebig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hebig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hebig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hebig. 84% of Hebig 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 1940

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Machinist
    17%

What Hebig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Hebig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebig 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hebig. 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 249 military records available for the last name Hebig. For the veterans among your Hebig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hebig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hebig in 1964 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hebig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hebig 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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