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Heggaton Family History

Heggaton Name 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: Heighton, Heaton, Higgason, Helgason, Houghton, Haughton, Seaton

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Where is the Heggaton family from?

You can see how Heggaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggaton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Heggaton families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Heggaton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Heggaton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heggaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heggaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heggaton. 100% of Heggaton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Heggaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggaton 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 Heggaton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heggaton. For the veterans among your Heggaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggaton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Heggaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heggaton in 1974 was 81, and 67 in 2001.

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