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Hederstedt Family History

Hederstedt 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: Duderstadt, Bierstedt, Feuerstein, Hoversten, Vanderstelt

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Where is the Hederstedt family from?

You can see how Hederstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hederstedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hederstedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hederstedt families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hederstedt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hederstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hederstedt 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 Hederstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hederstedt. 100% of Hederstedt men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Hederstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Hederstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hederstedt 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hederstedt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hederstedt. For the veterans among your Hederstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hederstedt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hederstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hederstedt in 1964 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hederstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hederstedt 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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