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Hegel Family History

Hegel Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a diminutive of Middle High German hac ‘hedge enclosure’. This term is derived from a pet form of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh) or Hagen.

It is also a diminutive of a metonymic occupational name for the owner or keeper of a breeding bull, reflecting the agricultural practices of the time.

The name's etymology highlights the connection between personal names and geographic locations, illustrating how these names often describe the landscape or the profession of individuals.

The use of diminutives signifies familiarity or affection, suggesting a close association with the land or the occupation.

As such, this name encapsulates both the nature of the environment and the relationships of individuals with their livelihoods in historical contexts.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hegel family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegel's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hegel families in 1891.
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What did your Hegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegel. 25% of Hegel men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hegel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hegel were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Passenger Lists

There are 813 immigration records available for the last name Hegel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hegel. For the veterans among your Hegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hegel in 1947 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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