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Heigl Family History

Heigl Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria): from a pet form of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh).

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


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Where is the Heigl family from?

You can see how Heigl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heigl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heigl family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heigl's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Heigl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heigl 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 Heigl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heigl. 31% of Heigl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heigl women worked as a Sewing Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heigl were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Paper Maker
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Heigl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Heigl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigl 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Heigl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Heigl. For the veterans among your Heigl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heigl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heigl in 1962 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heigl 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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