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Hegelund Family History

Hegelund 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: Heglund, Helgeland, Hegland, Haglund, Egeland, Hoglund, Hagglund

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Where is the Hegelund family from?

You can see how Hegelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegelund family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegelund families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hegelund families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hegelund's in USA. California had the highest population of Hegelund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegelund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hegelund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hegelund. 100% of Hegelund men worked as a Manager.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Hegelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegelund 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Hegelund. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hegelund. For the veterans among your Hegelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegelund lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hegelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hegelund in 1969 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegelund 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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