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Heegen Family History

Heegen 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: Heggen, Heeren, Hengen, Hagen, Heiden, Herren, Hedden, Hegge, Haagen

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Where is the Heegen family from?

You can see how Heegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heegen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heegen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heegen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heegen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heegen 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 45 census records available for the last name Heegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heegen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Heegen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Heegen. For the veterans among your Heegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heegen 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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