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Hegney Family History

Hegney Surname Meaning

from Ó hÉignigh see Heagney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hegney family from?

You can see how Hegney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hegney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hegney families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hegney's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hegney families in 1880.
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What did your Hegney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegney. 50% of Hegney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hegney women worked as a Clerk.

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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%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hegney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hegney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegney 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Hegney. 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 142 military records available for the last name Hegney. For the veterans among your Hegney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hegney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hegney in 1955 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegney 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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