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Hegerhorst Family History

Hegerhorst 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: Haselhorst, Weghorst, Berhorst, Eichhorst, Vanderhorst, Eberhardt

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Where is the Hegerhorst family from?

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

There are 84 census records available for the last name Hegerhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegerhorst 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Hegerhorst. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hegerhorst. For the veterans among your Hegerhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegerhorst lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hegerhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hegerhorst in 1970 was 91, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegerhorst 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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