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Hedelson Family History

Hedelson 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: Edelson, Hudelson, Henderson, Adelson, Mendelson, Pederson, Harelson

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Where is the Hedelson family from?

You can see how Hedelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedelson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hedelson family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedelson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hedelson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedelson 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 95 census records available for the last name Hedelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedelson 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 Hedelson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hedelson. For the veterans among your Hedelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedelson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hedelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hedelson in 1968 was 47, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedelson 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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