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Hegglin Family History

Hegglin 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: Heglin, Hedglin, Helin, Heggen, Hagelin, Heslin, Heggie, Eglin

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Where is the Hegglin family from?

You can see how Hegglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegglin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hegglin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegglin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hegglin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegglin 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 187 census records available for the last name Hegglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegglin 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Hegglin. 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 73 military records available for the last name Hegglin. For the veterans among your Hegglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegglin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Hegglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hegglin in 1970 was 64, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegglin 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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