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Heughen Family History

Heughen 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: Hughen, Hughes, Heggen, Haugen, Haughn, Haughey, Helgren, Hougen

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Where is the Heughen family from?

You can see how Heughen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heughen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Heughen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heughen families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Heughen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Heughen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Heughen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heughen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Heughen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Heughen. For the veterans among your Heughen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heughen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1967, in the United States, Heughen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Heughen in 1965 was 87, and 81 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heughen 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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