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Heggans Family History

Heggans 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: Heggins, Higgins, Heggen, Hegland, Hegman, Hoggan, Hagans, Goggans

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Where is the Heggans family from?

You can see how Heggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heggans families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Heggans families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Heggans's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Heggans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heggans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Heggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggans 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Heggans. 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 21 military records available for the last name Heggans. For the veterans among your Heggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Heggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heggans in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggans 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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