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Hedgkinson Family History

Hedgkinson 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: Hodgkinson, Hodkinson, Jenkinson, Adkinson, Higginson, Hankinson

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Where is the Hedgkinson family from?

You can see how Hedgkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgkinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hedgkinson families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedgkinson's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Hedgkinson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Hedgkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgkinson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hedgkinson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hedgkinson. For the veterans among your Hedgkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgkinson lifespan?

Average Hedgkinson life expectancy in 1990 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgkinson 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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