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Heggestad Family History

Heggestad 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: Hegstad, Hillestad, Hatlestad, Engelstad, Ellestad, Fuglestad

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Where is the Heggestad family from?

You can see how Heggestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggestad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heggestad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Heggestad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Heggestad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heggestad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heggestad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heggestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heggestad. 41% of Heggestad men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heggestad women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heggestad were Attorney and Housekeeper.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Attorney
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Heggestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Heggestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggestad 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Heggestad. 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 128 military records available for the last name Heggestad. For the veterans among your Heggestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggestad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Heggestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heggestad in 1962 was 55, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggestad 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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