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Hederson Family History

Hederson 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: Henderson, Pederson, Anderson, Enderson, Peterson, Reierson, Enerson

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Where is the Hederson family from?

You can see how Hederson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hederson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hederson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hederson families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hederson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hederson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hederson 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 Hederson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hederson. 35% of Hederson men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hederson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hederson were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Hederson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Hederson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hederson 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Hederson. 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 132 military records available for the last name Hederson. For the veterans among your Hederson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hederson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Hederson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hederson in 1968 was 83, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hederson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hederson 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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