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Hegins Family History

Hegins 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: Heins, Heggins, Hewins, Hagins, Heino, Regis, Regina, Helin, Hering

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Where is the Hegins family from?

You can see how Hegins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hegins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hegins family living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegins's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Hegins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hegins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hegins. 100% of Hegins women worked as a Sewing.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

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Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Hegins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegins 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hegins. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hegins. For the veterans among your Hegins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Hegins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hegins in 1970 was 75, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegins 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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