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Heigen Family History

Heigen 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: Heiden, Heien, Heggen, Heiken, Teigen, Heiges, Eigen, Hengen, Heinen

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Where is the Heigen family from?

You can see how Heigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heigen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heigen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heigen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heigen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heigen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Heigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Heigen. 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 Heigen. For the veterans among your Heigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Heigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heigen in 1980 was 78, and 53 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heigen 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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