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Hegney Family History

Hegney Name Meaning

from Ó hÉignigh see Heagney .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Heaney, Heagney, Henney, Hegner, Heiney, Heney, Heeney, Henry, Henley

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Where is the Hegney family from?

You can see how Hegney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hegney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Hegney families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hegney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hegney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hegney. 100% of Hegney 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hegney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegney 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Hegney. 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 142 military records available for the last name Hegney. For the veterans among your Hegney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hegney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hegney in 1955 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

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