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Hederich Family History

Hederich 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: Hedrich, Dederich, Helfrich, Heidrich, Hemmerich, Heinrich, Dederick

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Where is the Hederich family from?

You can see how Hederich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hederich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hederich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hederich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hederich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hederich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hederich 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 Hederich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hederich. 72% of Hederich men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Hederich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Hederich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hederich 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Hederich. 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 332 military records available for the last name Hederich. For the veterans among your Hederich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hederich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hederich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hederich in 1964 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hederich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hederich 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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