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Hedemark Family History

Hedemark 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: Demark, Heimark, Hedeman, Demar, Newmark, Hegeman, Denmark, Westmark

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Where is the Hedemark family from?

You can see how Hedemark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedemark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedemark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Hedemark families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedemark's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hedemark families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedemark 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 Hedemark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedemark. 50% of Hedemark men worked as a Medical Doctor.

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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

  • Medical Doctor
    50%
  • Trimmer
    50%

What Hedemark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Hedemark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedemark 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Hedemark. 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 268 military records available for the last name Hedemark. For the veterans among your Hedemark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedemark lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hedemark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hedemark in 1961 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedemark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedemark 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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