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Hedgcoth Family History

Hedgcoth 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: Hedgecoth, Hedgpeth, Hergott, Heimsoth, Hedgepeth, Hedgecock

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Where is the Hedgcoth family from?

You can see how Hedgcoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgcoth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedgcoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hedgcoth family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedgcoth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hedgcoth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedgcoth 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 Hedgcoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedgcoth. 56% of Hedgcoth 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Hedgcoth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Hedgcoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgcoth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hedgcoth. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hedgcoth. For the veterans among your Hedgcoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgcoth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hedgcoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hedgcoth in 1957 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedgcoth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgcoth 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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