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Heggum Family History

Heggum 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: Eggum, Heggem, Hegge, Hegg, Heggen, Henjum, Begum, Heggie, Bergum

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Where is the Heggum family from?

You can see how Heggum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Heggum families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Heggum families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heggum's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Heggum families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Heggum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggum 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Heggum. 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 75 military records available for the last name Heggum. For the veterans among your Heggum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Heggum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heggum in 1970 was 83, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggum 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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