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Hegendorfer Family History

Hegendorfer 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: Emmendorfer, Heckendorf, Arndorfer, Hilgendorf, Hergenrother

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Where is the Hegendorfer family from?

You can see how Hegendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegendorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hegendorfer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegendorfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hegendorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegendorfer 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 66 census records available for the last name Hegendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegendorfer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hegendorfer. 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 393 military records available for the last name Hegendorfer. For the veterans among your Hegendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegendorfer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hegendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hegendorfer in 1972 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegendorfer 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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