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Heggernes Family History

Heggernes 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: Heggen, Eggers, Meggers, Hegger, Heggins, Higgens, Hermes, Egger

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Where is the Heggernes family from?

You can see how Heggernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggernes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heggernes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Heggernes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heggernes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heggernes 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 19 census records available for the last name Heggernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggernes 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Heggernes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Heggernes. For the veterans among your Heggernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggernes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Heggernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heggernes in 1977 was 89, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggernes 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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