Heger Family History

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Heger Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a forest warden, from an agent derivative of Middle High German hegen ‘to mind, take care (of)’. North German: status name denoting a minor tenant, Middle Low German heger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hager, Heyer, Hegler, Hoger, Reger, Beger, Heber, Hegel, Heier, Feger

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Heger Family Origin

Where is the Heger family from?

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You can see how Heger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Heger families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heger's in the UK. London had the highest population of Heger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Heger Family Occupations

What did your Heger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Heger. 38% of Heger men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Gardener
    13%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Heger Historical Records

What Heger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heger. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Heger. For the veterans among your Heger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Heger Life Expectancy

What is the average Heger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heger in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heger 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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