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Hiegert Family History

Hiegert 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: Hiebert, Siegert, Hilgert, Wiegert, Riegert, Biegert, Egert, Hilger

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Where is the Hiegert family from?

You can see how Hiegert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiegert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiegert family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiegert's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hiegert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiegert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiegert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiegert. 100% of Hiegert 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 147 census records available for the last name Hiegert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiegert 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hiegert. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hiegert. For the veterans among your Hiegert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiegert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hiegert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hiegert in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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