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Hegstler Family History

Hegstler 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: Hegler, Hessler, Hester, Hettler, Nestler, Werstler, Hostler, Heaster

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Where is the Hegstler family from?

You can see how Hegstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegstler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hegstler family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegstler's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hegstler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Hegstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegstler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hegstler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hegstler. For the veterans among your Hegstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegstler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegstler 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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