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Hegh Family History

Hegh 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: Hugh, High, Hegg, Hege, Vegh, Heth, He, Helm, Heck, Haugh

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Where is the Hegh family from?

You can see how Hegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hegh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hegh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Hegh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hegh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hegh. 100% of Hegh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Hegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegh 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Hegh. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hegh. For the veterans among your Hegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hegh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hegh in 1962 was 55, and 77 in 2002.

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