This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hega family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hega Family History

Hega 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: Haga, Rega, Higa, Mega, Hegg, Hege, Vega, Hegna, Hoga, Bega

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hega family from?

You can see how Hega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hega family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hega families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hega's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hega. 50% of Hega men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hega women worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Hega | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Hega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hega census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hega

Passenger Lists

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Hega. 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.

View all Hega immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Hega. For the veterans among your Hega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hega military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hega family history

Discover More

What is the average Hega lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hega in 1972 was 86, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hega 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hega family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial