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Heggens Family History

Heggens 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: Heggen, Heggins, Higgens, Hegge, Eggen, Higgins, Mergens, Jergens

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Where is the Heggens family from?

You can see how Heggens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heggens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Heggens families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heggens's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Heggens families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heggens 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 Heggens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heggens. 100% of Heggens 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 484 census records available for the last name Heggens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggens 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Heggens. 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 73 military records available for the last name Heggens. For the veterans among your Heggens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Heggens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Heggens in 1967 was 63, and 81 in 1993.

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