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Heggendorn Family History

Heggendorn 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: Heckendorn, Hagedorn, Heckendorf, Hilgendorf, Hoogendoorn, Glendon

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Where is the Heggendorn family from?

You can see how Heggendorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggendorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heggendorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heggendorn families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Heggendorn's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Heggendorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Heggendorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggendorn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Heggendorn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Heggendorn. For the veterans among your Heggendorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggendorn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Heggendorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Heggendorn in 1976 was 84, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggendorn 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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