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Hegward Family History

Hegward 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: Heyward, Heward, Seward, Howard, Edward, Haggard, Legard, Hayward

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Where is the Hegward family from?

You can see how Hegward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegward family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hegward families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hegward's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hegward families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hegward. 100% of Hegward men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hegward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegward 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hegward. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hegward. For the veterans among your Hegward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegward lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Hegward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hegward in 1991 was 89, and 76 in 2000.

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