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Hegerich Family History

Hegerich 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: Helfrich, Heidrich, Hemmerich, Heinrich, Gerich, Hedrich, Leverich

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Where is the Hegerich family from?

You can see how Hegerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegerich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hegerich families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hegerich's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hegerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegerich 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 Hegerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hegerich. 50% of Hegerich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Hegerich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Hegerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegerich 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hegerich. 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 149 military records available for the last name Hegerich. For the veterans among your Hegerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegerich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hegerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hegerich in 1967 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hegerich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegerich 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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