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Hegness Family History

Hegness 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: Henness, Harness, Holness, Hegner, Rogness, Hennessy, Jenness

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Where is the Hegness family from?

You can see how Hegness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hegness families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hegness's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Hegness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegness ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Hegness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegness 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hegness. 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 Hegness. For the veterans among your Hegness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegness lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Hegness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hegness in 1963 was 86, and 48 in 1995.

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