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Hedwen Family History

Hedwen Surname 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: Hedden, Hedeen, Heiden, Eden, Hyden, Hadden, Herren, Edwin, Heien

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Where is the Hedwen family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hedwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedwen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hedwen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hedwen. For the veterans among your Hedwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedwen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedwen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedwen

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