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Hegber Family History

Hegber 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: Hegler, Helber, Heber, Heger, Hegner, Hegger, Herber, Huber, Heller

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Where is the Hegber family from?

You can see how Hegber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hegber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hegber family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hegber's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Hegber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegber 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 126 census records available for the last name Hegber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegber 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hegber. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hegber. For the veterans among your Hegber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegber lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Hegber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hegber in 1971 was 80, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegber 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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