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Heddleson Family History

Heddleson 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: Huddleson, Huddleston, Eddlemon, Middleton, Hedden, Pendleton

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Where is the Heddleson family from?

You can see how Heddleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Heddleson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heddleson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heddleson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heddleson 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 Heddleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heddleson. 35% of Heddleson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heddleson women worked as a Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Heddleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heddleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddleson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Heddleson. 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 156 military records available for the last name Heddleson. For the veterans among your Heddleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddleson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Heddleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heddleson in 1964 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddleson 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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