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Heggstrom Family History

Heggstrom 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: Haggstrom, Hegstrom, Hagstrom, Bergstrom, Hellstrom, Hedstrom

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Where is the Heggstrom family from?

You can see how Heggstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heggstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heggstrom family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heggstrom's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Heggstrom families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Heggstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggstrom 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Heggstrom. 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 15 military records available for the last name Heggstrom. For the veterans among your Heggstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggstrom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Heggstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heggstrom in 1968 was 62, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggstrom 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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