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Hegerman Family History

Hegerman 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: Hegeman, Hagerman, Heuerman, German, Hageman, Herman, Angerman

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Where is the Hegerman family from?

You can see how Hegerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hegerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hegerman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hegerman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hegerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegerman 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 Hegerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegerman. 38% of Hegerman men worked as a Painter and 60% of Hegerman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hegerman were Attendant and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Attendant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Hegerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hegerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegerman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hegerman. 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 119 military records available for the last name Hegerman. For the veterans among your Hegerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegerman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hegerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hegerman in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hegerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegerman 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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