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Hegtvedt Family History

Hegtvedt 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: Hotvedt, Hustedt, Tvedt, Herbert, Hegge, Egert, Hetzel, Helbert

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Where is the Hegtvedt family from?

You can see how Hegtvedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegtvedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hegtvedt families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hegtvedt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hegtvedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegtvedt 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 Hegtvedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegtvedt. 84% of Hegtvedt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hegtvedt women worked as a Sewing.

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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
    84%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Hegtvedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Hegtvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegtvedt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hegtvedt. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hegtvedt. For the veterans among your Hegtvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegtvedt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hegtvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hegtvedt in 1964 was 73, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hegtvedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegtvedt 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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