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Hegna Family History

Hegna Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads notably in the county of Telemark so named from hegne ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Hegna family from?

You can see how Hegna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Hegna families living in Wisconsin. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hegna's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hegna families in 1880.
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What did your Hegna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegna. 30% of Hegna men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hegna women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hegna were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Hegna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hegna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegna 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Hegna. 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 189 military records available for the last name Hegna. For the veterans among your Hegna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegna lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hegna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hegna in 1957 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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