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Headden Family History

Headden Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Hedden. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Headden family from?

You can see how Headden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Headden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Headden families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Headden's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Headden families in 1891.
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What did your Headden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Headden. 34% of Headden 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Executive
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

What Headden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Headden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headden 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Headden. 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 454 military records available for the last name Headden. For the veterans among your Headden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headden lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Headden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Headden in 1941 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headden 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.

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