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Hegenstein Family History

Hegenstein 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: Degenstein, Levenstein, Hohenstein, Hauenstein, Hertenstein

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Where is the Hegenstein family from?

You can see how Hegenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hegenstein family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegenstein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hegenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegenstein 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 15 census records available for the last name Hegenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegenstein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hegenstein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hegenstein. For the veterans among your Hegenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegenstein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegenstein 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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