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Heger Family History

Heger Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a forest or field warden from an agent derivative of Middle High German hegen ‘to mind take care (of)’. North German: status name denoting a minor tenant settler from Middle Low German heger. German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Heeg Hege or Hegi (Switzerland).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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

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Where is the Heger family from?

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 USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Heger families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heger families in 1891.
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What did your Heger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heger. 100% of Heger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

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 Lists

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 Cards

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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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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