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Heigold Family History

Heigold Surname Meaning

Possibly a development of the surname Heugold probably from a Continental Germanic personal name composed of the elements *hugi- ‘mind spirit’ + *wald- ‘power’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Heigold family from?

You can see how Heigold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heigold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Heigold families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Heigold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heigold families in 1880.
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What did your Heigold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heigold. 100% of Heigold 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Heigold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigold 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Heigold. 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 55 military records available for the last name Heigold. For the veterans among your Heigold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Heigold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heigold in 1962 was 49, and 97 in 1993.

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