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Hegan Family History

Hegan Surname Meaning

from Ó hÁgáin see O'Hagan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hegan family from?

You can see how Hegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hegan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Hegan families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hegan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hegan families in 1891.
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What did your Hegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Research Chemist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hegan. 50% of Hegan men worked as a Research Chemist and 78% of Hegan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hegan were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Research Chemist
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Hegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hegan. 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 Hegan. For the veterans among your Hegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hegan in 1963 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegan 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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