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Heggeseth Family History

Heggeseth 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: Hedgepeth, Hedgespeth, Helseth, Helgesen, Greseth, Hemesath, Espeseth

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What did your Heggeseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heggeseth. 100% of Heggeseth men worked as a Farm Labor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Heggeseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggeseth 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 Heggeseth. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heggeseth. For the veterans among your Heggeseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggeseth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Heggeseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heggeseth in 1977 was 56, and 76 in 1995.

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