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Hedderich Family History

Hedderich 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: Heidrich, Hemmerich, Hedrich, Herdrich, Dederich, Hendrich, Helferich

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Where is the Hedderich family from?

You can see how Hedderich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedderich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hedderich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Hedderich families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hedderich's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hedderich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedderich 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 Hedderich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedderich. 100% of Hedderich men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Hedderich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Hedderich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedderich 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Hedderich. 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 461 military records available for the last name Hedderich. For the veterans among your Hedderich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedderich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hedderich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hedderich in 1966 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedderich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedderich 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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