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Hegley Family History

Hegley Surname Meaning

see Higley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hegley family from?

You can see how Hegley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hegley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hegley families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hegley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hegley families in 1891.
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What did your Hegley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hegley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hegley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegley 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Hegley. 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 118 military records available for the last name Hegley. For the veterans among your Hegley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Hegley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hegley in 1968 was 62, and 76 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegley 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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