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Heigert Family History

Heigert 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: Heinert, Hergert, Weigert, Heiberg, Herbert, Seiger, Egert, Helbert

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Where is the Heigert family from?

You can see how Heigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heigert families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heigert's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Heigert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heigert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heigert. 64% of Heigert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heigert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heigert were Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Heigert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Heigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigert 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Heigert. 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 66 military records available for the last name Heigert. For the veterans among your Heigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heigert in 1963 was 48, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heigert 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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