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Heggemeyer Family History

Heggemeyer 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: Eggemeyer, Hagemeyer, Heinemeyer, Hockemeyer, Wedemeyer, Heitmeyer

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Where is the Heggemeyer family from?

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

What did your Heggemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heggemeyer. 100% of Heggemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Heggemeyer women worked as a Clerk. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Heggemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggemeyer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Heggemeyer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Heggemeyer. For the veterans among your Heggemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggemeyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Heggemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heggemeyer in 1971 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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