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Hegemeister Family History

Hegemeister 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: Hagemeister, Hafemeister, Hofmeister, Wehrmeister, Neumeister

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Where is the Hegemeister family from?

You can see how Hegemeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegemeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegemeister families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hegemeister family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegemeister's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hegemeister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hegemeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegemeister 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hegemeister. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hegemeister. For the veterans among your Hegemeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegemeister lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Hegemeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hegemeister in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegemeister 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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