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Hegart Family History

Hegart 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: Heart, Hegarty, Hearn, Hart, Legard, Ewart, Egert, Peart, Dewart

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Where is the Hegart family from?

You can see how Hegart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hegart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hegart family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegart's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Hegart families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Hegart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegart 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hegart. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hegart. For the veterans among your Hegart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegart lifespan?

Average Hegart life expectancy in 1998 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegart 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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