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Heerwagon Family History

Heerwagon 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: Deragon, Bierwagen, Heermann, Dragon, Heron, Aragon, Heaton

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Where is the Heerwagon family from?

You can see how Heerwagon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerwagon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heerwagon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heerwagon families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Heerwagon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heerwagon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Heerwagon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerwagon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heerwagon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heerwagon. For the veterans among your Heerwagon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerwagon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Heerwagon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heerwagon in 1973 was 53, and 68 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerwagon 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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