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Hedary Family History

Hedary 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: Heary, Henry, Hearn, Geary, Hendry, Healy, Deary, Bedard, Hedley

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Where is the Hedary family from?

You can see how Hedary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedary family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hedary families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedary's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hedary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedary 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 16 census records available for the last name Hedary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedary 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hedary. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hedary. For the veterans among your Hedary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedary lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedary 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 Hedary

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