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Hegger Family History

Hegger Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’.

These components reflect significant aspects of ancient Germanic culture and warfare.

The term hari or heri translates to ‘army’, further emphasizing the martial context.

Such names often signify the valor and strength associated with warriors in that era.

This etymology illustrates the deep-rooted connection between language and historical identity.

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


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Where is the Hegger family from?

You can see how Hegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hegger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hegger family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hegger families in 1911.
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What did your Hegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegger. 39% of Hegger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hegger women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Barber
    16%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegger 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Hegger. 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 243 military records available for the last name Hegger. For the veterans among your Hegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hegger in 1955 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegger 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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