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Heggen Family History

Heggen Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Hegge.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named either from the dative singular of hegg ‘bird cherry (tree)’ or from Old Norse Heggvin (see Hegge).

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


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You can see how Heggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heggen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Heggen families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Heggen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heggen families in 1891.
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What did your Heggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heggen. 100% of Heggen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heggen. 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 675 military records available for the last name Heggen. For the veterans among your Heggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heggen in 1950 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggen 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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