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Hegefeld Family History

Hegefeld 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: Herzfeld, Hegewald, Huenefeld, Seefeld, Hosfeld, Benefield, Rehfeld

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegefeld 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 38 census records available for the last name Hegefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegefeld 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hegefeld. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Hegefeld. For the veterans among your Hegefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegefeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hegefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hegefeld in 1971 was 47, and 76 in 2001.

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