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Hegidus Family History

Hegidus 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: Hegedus, Heiden, Regis, Heider, Heide, Heiss, Chelius, Heikes, Hegde

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What did your Hegidus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegidus. 100% of Hegidus men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Hegidus women worked as an Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hegidus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegidus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hegidus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hegidus. For the veterans among your Hegidus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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