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Hedgebeth Family History

Hedgebeth 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: Hedgepeth, Hedgecoth, Hedgepath, Hedgpeth, Hedgespeth, Helseth

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Where is the Hedgebeth family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedgebeth. 46% of Hedgebeth men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Farm
    19%
  • Sawyer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Hedgebeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Hedgebeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgebeth 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hedgebeth. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hedgebeth. For the veterans among your Hedgebeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgebeth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hedgebeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hedgebeth in 1957 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedgebeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgebeth 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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