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Hegil Family History

Hegil 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: Hegel, Heil, Hell, Peil, Keil, Regis, Helin, Feil, Hegge, Hehl

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Where is the Hegil family from?

You can see how Hegil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hegil family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hegil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegil 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 21 census records available for the last name Hegil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegil 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 immigration records available for the last name Hegil. 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 Hegil. For the veterans among your Hegil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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