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Hegnet Family History

Hegnet 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: Hegner, Heaney, Hegge, Henner, Hegler, Heagney, Henne, Hegel, Vernet

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Where is the Hegnet family from?

You can see how Hegnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegnet family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Hegnet families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegnet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hegnet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegnet ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Hegnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegnet 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 Hegnet. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hegnet. For the veterans among your Hegnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegnet lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1998, in the United States, Hegnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hegnet in 1953 was 43, and 42 in 1998.

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