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Heegaard Family History

Heegaard 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: Odegaard, Melgaard, Negaard, Haggard, Legard, Norgaard, Newgard

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Where is the Heegaard family from?

You can see how Heegaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heegaard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heegaard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heegaard families living in Minnesota. This was about 70% of all the recorded Heegaard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heegaard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heegaard 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 171 census records available for the last name Heegaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heegaard 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Heegaard. 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 21 military records available for the last name Heegaard. For the veterans among your Heegaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heegaard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Heegaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Heegaard in 1964 was 93, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heegaard 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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