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Heglar Family History

Heglar Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Hägler (see Hagler and Hegler).

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


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Where is the Heglar family from?

You can see how Heglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heglar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heglar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Heglar families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heglar's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Heglar families in 1880.
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What did your Heglar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heglar. 55% of Heglar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heglar women worked as a Weaver.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Molder
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Heglar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heglar 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Heglar. 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 280 military records available for the last name Heglar. For the veterans among your Heglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heglar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heglar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heglar in 1964 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heglar 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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