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Hgs Family History

Hgs Name 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: Han, Hay, Ham, He, Hu, Kos, Hua, Gu, Ras, Ho

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Where is the Hgs family from?

You can see how Hgs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hgs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hgs families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hgs's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hgs families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hgs ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hgs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hgs 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 immigration records available for the last name Hgs. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hgs. For the veterans among your Hgs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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