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Heglin Family History

Heglin Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Hegelin diminutive and pet form of Hegel.

In some cases, it is an occupational name from Middle High German hegelīn.

The term translates to ‘occasional poet speaker’.

This indicates its roots in the cultural context of the language.

Such names often reflect the profession or characteristic of an individual.

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


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Where is the Heglin family from?

You can see how Heglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heglin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heglin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heglin family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heglin's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Heglin families in 1911.
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What did your Heglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heglin. 40% of Heglin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heglin 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Heglin. 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 352 military records available for the last name Heglin. For the veterans among your Heglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heglin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heglin in 1953 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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