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Hedgpeth Family History

Hedgpeth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hudspeth. Compare Hedgepeth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hedgpeth family from?

You can see how Hedgpeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgpeth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedgpeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Hedgpeth families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hedgpeth's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hedgpeth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedgpeth 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 Hedgpeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedgpeth. 29% of Hedgpeth men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hedgpeth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedgpeth were Farming and Librarian.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Librarian
    10%

What Hedgpeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hedgpeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgpeth 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Hedgpeth. 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 956 military records available for the last name Hedgpeth. For the veterans among your Hedgpeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgpeth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hedgpeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hedgpeth in 1955 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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