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Heegans Family History

Heegans 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: Heenan, Keegan, Heelan, Deegan, Hagans, Heggins, Hogans, Feagans

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Where is the Heegans family from?

You can see how Heegans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heegans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Heegans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Heegans family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heegans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heegans families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Heegans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heegans 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 Heegans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heegans. For the veterans among your Heegans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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