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Hegquist Family History

Hegquist 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: Hedquist, Melquist, Bergquist, Edquist, Engquist, Enquist, Berquist

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Where is the Hegquist family from?

You can see how Hegquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hegquist families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hegquist's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hegquist families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hegquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegquist 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hegquist. 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 89 military records available for the last name Hegquist. For the veterans among your Hegquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegquist lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hegquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hegquist in 1964 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegquist 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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