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Hedegor Family History

Hedegor 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: Hedger, Henegar, Hediger, Hector, Helder, Reder, Ledger, Herder

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Where is the Hedegor family from?

You can see how Hedegor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedegor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hedegor family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hedegor's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hedegor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedegor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hedegor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hedegor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedegor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hedegor. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hedegor. For the veterans among your Hedegor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedegor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hedegor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hedegor in 1970 was 89, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedegor 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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