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Hegmon Family History

Hegmon 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: Hegman, Hermon, Heron, Henton, Hetman, Lemon, Heaton, Hegeman, Herman

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Where is the Hegmon family from?

You can see how Hegmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegmon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hegmon families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegmon's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hegmon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegmon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hegmon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hegmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegmon 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 Hegmon. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hegmon. For the veterans among your Hegmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegmon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hegmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hegmon in 1966 was 34, and 69 in 2003.

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