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Hegerland Family History

Hegerland 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: Helgeland, Hegland, Haberland, Egeland, Fagerland, Haverland

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Where is the Hegerland family from?

You can see how Hegerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegerland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegerland families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hegerland families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegerland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hegerland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegerland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hegerland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Hegerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegerland 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hegerland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hegerland. For the veterans among your Hegerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegerland lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Hegerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hegerland in 1971 was 70, and 93 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegerland 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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