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Hedick Family History

Hedick 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: Redick, Edick, Heick, Medick, Hedrick, Herrick, Heck, Dick, Hick

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Where is the Hedick family from?

You can see how Hedick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hedick family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hedick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedick 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 Hedick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedick. 44% of Hedick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hedick women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Dentist
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hedick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Hedick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedick 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hedick. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hedick. For the veterans among your Hedick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hedick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hedick in 1956 was 42, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedick 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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