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Heggland Family History

Heggland 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: Hegland, Helland, Teigland, Heiland, Helgeland, England, Hetland

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Where is the Heggland family from?

You can see how Heggland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heggland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heggland families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heggland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heggland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heggland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heggland ancestors do for a living?

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

What Heggland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Heggland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heggland 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Heggland. 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 9 military records available for the last name Heggland. For the veterans among your Heggland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heggland lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Heggland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heggland in 1971 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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