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Hegenbart Family History

Hegenbart 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: Degenhart, Degenhardt, Engelbart, Dagenhart, Herbert, Engelbert

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Where is the Hegenbart family from?

You can see how Hegenbart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegenbart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hegenbart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hegenbart family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hegenbart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hegenbart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegenbart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegenbart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hegenbart. 38% of Hegenbart men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Hegenbart women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Machinist
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Hegenbart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegenbart 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Hegenbart. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hegenbart. For the veterans among your Hegenbart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegenbart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hegenbart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hegenbart in 1961 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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