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Hedeler Family History

Hedeler 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: Hebeler, Heller, Medler, Wheeler, Hegler, Heckler, Keeler, Peeler

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Where is the Hedeler family from?

You can see how Hedeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hedeler families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hedeler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hedeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hedeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedeler 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hedeler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hedeler. For the veterans among your Hedeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedeler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Hedeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hedeler in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedeler 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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