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Heggins Family History

Heggins Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Higgins

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


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Where is the Heggins family from?

You can see how Heggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heggins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 65 Heggins families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Heggins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heggins families in 1911.
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What did your Heggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heggins. 34% of Heggins men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Blacksmith
    23%
  • Engineer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Heggins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Heggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggins 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heggins. 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 653 military records available for the last name Heggins. For the veterans among your Heggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggins lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heggins in 1956 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggins 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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