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Hegvik Family History

Hegvik 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: Heggie, Heglin, Helvig, Hevia, Heavin, Hegyi, Helvie, Herrick, Heck

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Where is the Hegvik family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegvik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hegvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hegvik. 100% of Hegvik 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Hegvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegvik 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Hegvik. 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 Hegvik. For the veterans among your Hegvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegvik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hegvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hegvik in 1971 was 87, and 74 in 2004.

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