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Hederburn Family History

Hederburn 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: Wedderburn, Feuerborn, Arterburn, Redburn, Hepburn, Cederberg

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Where is the Hederburn family from?

You can see how Hederburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hederburn family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Hederburn families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hederburn family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hederburn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hederburn families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hederburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hederburn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hederburn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hederburn. For the veterans among your Hederburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hederburn lifespan?

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