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Heggers Family History

Heggers 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: Eggers, Meggers, Hegger, Egger, Hegge, Hegler, Siggers, Heger, Heggen

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Where is the Heggers family from?

You can see how Heggers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heggers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heggers family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heggers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heggers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Heggers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggers 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Heggers. 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 43 military records available for the last name Heggers. For the veterans among your Heggers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Heggers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heggers in 1964 was 61, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggers 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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