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Hederhorst Family History

Hederhorst 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: Vanderhorst, Haselhorst, Berhorst, Eichhorst, Eberhardt, Berghorst

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Where is the Hederhorst family from?

You can see how Hederhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hederhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hederhorst families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hederhorst's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hederhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hederhorst 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 102 census records available for the last name Hederhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hederhorst 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hederhorst. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hederhorst. For the veterans among your Hederhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hederhorst lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Hederhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hederhorst in 1971 was 89, and 75 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hederhorst 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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