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Hegnes Family History

Hegnes 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: Hegner, Henes, Hennes, Heines, Hees, Hermes, Hines, Haynes, Heaney

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Where is the Hegnes family from?

You can see how Hegnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegnes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hegnes family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegnes's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hegnes families in 1891.
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What did your Hegnes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Hegnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegnes 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hegnes. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hegnes. For the veterans among your Hegnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegnes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hegnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hegnes in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2000.

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