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Hedborn Family History

Hedborn 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: Newborn, Welborn, Redburn, Hepburn, Seaborn, Hedberg, Mewborn, Hadorn

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Where is the Hedborn family from?

You can see how Hedborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedborn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hedborn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Hedborn families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedborn's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hedborn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Hedborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedborn 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hedborn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hedborn. For the veterans among your Hedborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedborn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Hedborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hedborn in 1975 was 78, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedborn 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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