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Hegrum Family History

Hegrum 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: Grum, Henjum, Lerum, Eggum, Begum, Heggem, Herm, Pegram, Magrum

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Where is the Hegrum family from?

You can see how Hegrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegrum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegrum families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hegrum family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegrum's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hegrum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegrum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hegrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegrum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hegrum. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hegrum. For the veterans among your Hegrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegrum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Hegrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hegrum in 1966 was 77, and 99 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegrum 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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