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Hegnin Family History

Hegnin 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: Heglin, Henning, Henn, Helin, Chernin, Henkin, Heenan, Hedin, Genin

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Where is the Hegnin family from?

You can see how Hegnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegnin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hegnin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hegnin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hegnin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegnin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegnin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hegnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegnin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hegnin. 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 Hegnin. For the veterans among your Hegnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegnin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Hegnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hegnin in 1968 was 93, and 91 in 1979.

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