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Heddings Family History

Heddings Name Meaning

English: probably a hypercorrected form of Eddings .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Headings, Hedding, Iddings, Eddings, Meddings, Eddins, Hellings

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Where is the Heddings family from?

You can see how Heddings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heddings families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heddings's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Heddings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heddings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heddings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heddings. 38% of Heddings men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heddings women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heddings were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Heddings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddings 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Heddings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Heddings. For the veterans among your Heddings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddings lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heddings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heddings in 1960 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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