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Heigis Family History

Heigis 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: Heiges, Regis, Heiss, Heikes, Hargis, Heilig, Heggie, Heis, Heims

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Where is the Heigis family from?

You can see how Heigis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heigis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heigis family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heigis's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Heigis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heigis 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 122 census records available for the last name Heigis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigis 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Heigis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Heigis. For the veterans among your Heigis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Heigis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heigis in 1970 was 68, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heigis 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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