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Hegsted Family History

Hegsted 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: Hegstad, Hogsed, Hester, Husted, Holsted, Heaster, Heister, Halsted

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Where is the Hegsted family from?

You can see how Hegsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hegsted families living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hegsted's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Hegsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hegsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hegsted. 100% of Hegsted men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hegsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Hegsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegsted 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hegsted. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hegsted. For the veterans among your Hegsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegsted lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hegsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hegsted in 1963 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hegsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegsted 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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