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Hegglar Family History

Hegglar 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: Heglar, Hegler, Eggler, Hegger, Huggler, Haggar, Heller, Egger

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Where is the Hegglar family from?

You can see how Hegglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegglar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hegglar families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegglar's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hegglar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hegglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegglar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hegglar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hegglar. For the veterans among your Hegglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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