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Hegeler Family History

Hegeler 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, Tegeler, Hebeler, Egeler, Heller, Wheeler, Heckler, Pegler

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Where is the Hegeler family from?

You can see how Hegeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hegeler families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Hegeler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hegeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegeler 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 242 census records available for the last name Hegeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegeler 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Hegeler. 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 418 military records available for the last name Hegeler. For the veterans among your Hegeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegeler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hegeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hegeler in 1968 was 60, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegeler 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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