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Heg Family History

Heg 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: He, Hey, Hee, Hew, Hegg, Hege, Beg, Hoeg, Heeg, Her

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Where is the Heg family from?

You can see how Heg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Heg family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heg's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heg families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heg 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 Heg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heg. 100% of Heg men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Heg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heg 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Heg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heg. For the veterans among your Heg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heg in 1963 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heg 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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