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Heughins Family History

Heughins 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: Heggins, Huggins, Hugghins, Houchins, Heuring, Higgins, Hughes

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Where is the Heughins family from?

You can see how Heughins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heughins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Heughins families living in Massachusetts. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heughins's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Heughins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heughins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Heughins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heughins 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Heughins. 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 19 military records available for the last name Heughins. For the veterans among your Heughins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heughins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Heughins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heughins in 1974 was 55, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heughins 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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