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Hedford Family History

Hedford 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: Ledford, Bedford, Medford, Tedford, Herford, Thedford, Redford

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Where is the Hedford family from?

You can see how Hedford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hedford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hedford family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedford's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hedford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedford 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 424 census records available for the last name Hedford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedford 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hedford. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hedford. For the veterans among your Hedford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Hedford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hedford in 1966 was 59, and 59 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedford 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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