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Hedell Family History

Hedell 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: Bedell, Hewell, Hodell, Redell, Edell, Wedell, Jewell, Gesell, Hell

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Where is the Hedell family from?

You can see how Hedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hedell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hedell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedell 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 Hedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedell. 37% of Hedell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    19%

What Hedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Hedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedell 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hedell. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hedell. For the veterans among your Hedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hedell in 1964 was 66, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedell 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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