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Heffendrager Family History

Heffendrager 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: Heffelfinger, Hergenrader, Niffenegger, Hofferber, Heuberger

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Heffendrager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffendrager 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 Heffendrager. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heffendrager. For the veterans among your Heffendrager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffendrager lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Heffendrager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heffendrager in 1966 was 65, and 98 in 1999.

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