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Hedgecough Family History

Hedgecough 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, Hedgecock, Edgeworth, Mcgeough, Wedgeworth, Hedgepeth

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Where is the Hedgecough family from?

You can see how Hedgecough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgecough family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hedgecough families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedgecough's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hedgecough families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedgecough 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 Hedgecough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedgecough. 100% of Hedgecough men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hedgecough women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Hedgecough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Hedgecough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgecough 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hedgecough. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hedgecough. For the veterans among your Hedgecough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgecough lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hedgecough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hedgecough in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedgecough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgecough 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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