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Hegstedt Family History

Hegstedt 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: Hegstad, Bergstedt, Hustedt, Hogsed, Hogsett, Neustadt, Hester

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Where is the Hegstedt family from?

You can see how Hegstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hegstedt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hegstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegstedt 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 Hegstedt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Maid
    100%

What Hegstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Hegstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegstedt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hegstedt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hegstedt. For the veterans among your Hegstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegstedt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hegstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hegstedt in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hegstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegstedt 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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