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Hegeland Family History

Hegeland 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: Helgeland, Hegland, Egeland, Hogeland, Helland, Hegeman, Heiland

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Where is the Hegeland family from?

You can see how Hegeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegeland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hegeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hegeland family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegeland's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hegeland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegeland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hegeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegeland 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hegeland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hegeland. For the veterans among your Hegeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegeland lifespan?

Average Hegeland life expectancy in 2003 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegeland 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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