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Hedelund Family History

Hedelund 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: Hedlund, Heglund, Edlund, Ekelund, Helland, Wedekind, Heiland, Deland

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Where is the Hedelund family from?

You can see how Hedelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedelund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedelund families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hedelund family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedelund's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Hedelund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedelund 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 Hedelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedelund 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Hedelund. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hedelund. For the veterans among your Hedelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedelund lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hedelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hedelund in 1968 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedelund 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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