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Heggenson Family History

Heggenson 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: Jergenson, Hogenson, Higginson, Haagenson, Helgerson, Higgerson

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Where is the Heggenson family from?

You can see how Heggenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggenson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Heggenson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heggenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heggenson families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heggenson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Heggenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggenson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heggenson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heggenson. For the veterans among your Heggenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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