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Hegle Family History

Hegle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hegel or from a variant Hegele a Swabian form of it.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hegle family from?

You can see how Hegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hegle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hegle families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hegle's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hegle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegle 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 Hegle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegle. 50% of Hegle men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hegle women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hegle were Salesman and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    25%
  • H
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Hegle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegle 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Hegle. 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 289 military records available for the last name Hegle. For the veterans among your Hegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hegle in 1962 was 85, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegle 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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