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Heglas Family History

Heglas 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: Heglar, Hegler, Hallas, Bellas, Glas, Halas, Regas, Hegland, Mellas

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Where is the Heglas family from?

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

What did your Heglas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heglas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Heglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heglas 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Heglas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heglas. For the veterans among your Heglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heglas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Heglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heglas in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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