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Heegan Family History

Heegan Surname 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: Heenan, Keegan, Heelan, Deegan, Meegan, Hetman, Meehan, Degan

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Where is the Heegan family from?

You can see how Heegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Heegan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heegan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Heegan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heegan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heegan. 50% of Heegan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Heegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Heegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heegan 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Heegan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Heegan. For the veterans among your Heegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heegan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Heegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heegan in 1948 was 59, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heegan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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