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Heggle Family History

Heggle 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: Hegge, Heggie, Heagle, Hegle, Hoggle, Eagle, Helle, Beagle, Hegler

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Where is the Heggle family from?

You can see how Heggle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heggle families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 5 Heggle families living in Louisiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Heggle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Heggle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heggle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Heggle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Heggle. 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 14 military records available for the last name Heggle. For the veterans among your Heggle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Heggle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heggle in 1972 was 88, and 21 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heggle 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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