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Hedde Family History

Hedde 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, Heide, Hedge, Hegde, Hidde, Herde, Wedde, Heyde, Fedde, Edde

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Where is the Hedde family from?

You can see how Hedde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hedde families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hedde's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hedde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedde 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 Hedde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedde. 70% of Hedde men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

What Hedde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Hedde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedde 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hedde. 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 316 military records available for the last name Hedde. For the veterans among your Hedde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedde lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Hedde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hedde in 1968 was 74, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedde 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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