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Hiegner Family History

Hiegner 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: Wiegner, Hegner, Siegner, Eigner, Ziegler, Diener, Henner, Hegler

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Where is the Hiegner family from?

You can see how Hiegner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiegner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiegner family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiegner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hiegner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiegner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hiegner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiegner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiegner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hiegner. For the veterans among your Hiegner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiegner lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Hiegner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hiegner in 1988 was 71, and 83 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiegner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiegner 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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