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Hegemann Family History

Hegemann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hagemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hegemann family from?

You can see how Hegemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hegemann family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegemann's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hegemann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegemann 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 Hegemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegemann. 42% of Hegemann men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hegemann women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hegemann were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Hegemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Hegemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegemann 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Hegemann. 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 665 military records available for the last name Hegemann. For the veterans among your Hegemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hegemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hegemann in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegemann 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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