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Heggin Family History

Heggin 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: Heggen, Heggie, Heglin, Heggins, Helin, Hegge, Wiggin, Bergin, Eggen

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Where is the Heggin family from?

You can see how Heggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heggin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heggin families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Heggin's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Heggin families in 1880.
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What did your Heggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heggin. 65% of Heggin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heggin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heggin were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Heggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggin 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Heggin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Heggin. For the veterans among your Heggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Heggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heggin in 1979 was 69, and 78 in 1997.

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