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Heggar Family History

Heggar 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: Hegger, Heglar, Haggar, Egger, Haggard, Hegge, Melgar, Hegler

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Where is the Heggar family from?

You can see how Heggar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heggar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Heggar families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heggar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heggar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Heggar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heggar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heggar. For the veterans among your Heggar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Heggar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heggar in 1974 was 40, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggar 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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