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Hegen Family History

Hegen 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: Hagen, Heien, Hegel, Regen, Heger, Hogen, Heggen, Hege, Degen, Tegen

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Where is the Hegen family from?

You can see how Hegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hegen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hegen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hegen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegen 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 Hegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegen. 24% of Hegen men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Hegen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hegen were Laborer and Beauty Parlor Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Dealer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Beauty Parlor Operator
    34%

What Hegen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Hegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegen 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Hegen. 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 713 military records available for the last name Hegen. For the veterans among your Hegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hegen in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hegen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegen 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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