Hegel Family History

Hegel Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a diminutive of Middle High German hac ‘hedge enclosure’. This term is derived from a pet form of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh) or Hagen.

It is also a diminutive of a metonymic occupational name for the owner or keeper of a breeding bull, reflecting the agricultural practices of the time.

The name's etymology highlights the connection between personal names and geographic locations, illustrating how these names often describe the landscape or the profession of individuals.

The use of diminutives signifies familiarity or affection, suggesting a close association with the land or the occupation.

As such, this name encapsulates both the nature of the environment and the relationships of individuals with their livelihoods in historical contexts.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Hengel, Huegel, Heger, Hege, Regel, Hebel, Hegler, Segel, Siegel, Kegel

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813	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

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Where is the Hegel family from?

You can see how Hegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hegel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hegel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hegel families in 1911.

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What did your Hegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hegel.

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Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Hegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 813 immigration records available for the last name Hegel. 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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There are 1K military records available for the last name Hegel. For the veterans among your Hegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hegel in 1947 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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Hegel Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a diminutive of Middle High German hac ‘hedge enclosure’. This term is derived from a pet form of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh) or Hagen.

It is also a diminutive of a metonymic occupational name for the owner or keeper of a breeding bull, reflecting the agricultural practices of the time.

The name's etymology highlights the connection between personal names and geographic locations, illustrating how these names often describe the landscape or the profession of individuals.

The use of diminutives signifies familiarity or affection, suggesting a close association with the land or the occupation.

As such, this name encapsulates both the nature of the environment and the relationships of individuals with their livelihoods in historical contexts.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Hegel family from?

What did your Hegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hegel.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Clerk

100%

What Hegel family records will you find?

What is the average Hegel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hegel in 1947 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

Hegel Family History

Hegel Surname Meaning

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Hegel Surname Meaning

23,000 record(s) for Hegel

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What did your Hegel ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Hegel lifespan?

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