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Hegewald Family History

Hegewald Surname Meaning

German:: (mainly Saxony): topographic name denoting an enclosed part of a forest from Hege + Wald ‘forest’.

It may also be a metonymic occupational name denoting a forest warden.

Additionally, it is a habitational name from a place so named in Silesia or former East Prussia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hegewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegewald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegewald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hegewald families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hegewald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hegewald families in 1891.
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What did your Hegewald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegewald. 34% of Hegewald men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hegewald 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Owner Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Hegewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegewald 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Hegewald. 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 581 military records available for the last name Hegewald. For the veterans among your Hegewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegewald lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hegewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hegewald in 1945 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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