History of your Surname
Get access to Hegrat family records.Start a free trial

Hegrat Family History

Hegrat 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: Herdt, Herran, Hearst, Hegman, Hegna, Herst, Heglar, Hert, Pegram

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Hegrat family from?

You can see how Hegrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegrat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hegrat families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hegrat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hegrat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegrat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hegrat ancestors do for a living?

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

What Hegrat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hegrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegrat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Hegrat

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Hegrat. 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.

View all Hegrat immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Hegrat. For the veterans among your Hegrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hegrat military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hegrat family history

Discover More

What is the average Hegrat lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Hegrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hegrat in 1985 was 93, and 59 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hegrat

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hegrat family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Hegrat last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial