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Heddington Family History

Heddington Surname Meaning

see Headington.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heddington family from?

You can see how Heddington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Heddington families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heddington's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Heddington families in 1891.
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What did your Heddington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heddington. 60% of Heddington 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
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

What Heddington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Heddington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddington 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Heddington. 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 81 military records available for the last name Heddington. For the veterans among your Heddington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddington lifespan?

Average Heddington life expectancy in 2004 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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