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Hediard Family History

Hediard 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: Edward, Bedard, Heard, Henard, Hellard, Heckard, Herard, Heird

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Where is the Hediard family from?

You can see how Hediard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hediard family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hediard family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hediard's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hediard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hediard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hediard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hediard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hediard. For the veterans among your Hediard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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