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Heddon Family History

Heddon Surname Meaning

see Headen.

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


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Where is the Heddon family from?

You can see how Heddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Heddon families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Heddon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heddon families in 1911.
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What did your Heddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk and Machine Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Heddon. 100% of Heddon men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Heddon women worked as a Machine Hand.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Machine Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddon 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Heddon. 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 360 military records available for the last name Heddon. For the veterans among your Heddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heddon in 1962 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddon 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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