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Hedington Family History

Hedington 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: Henington, Edington, Ledington, Headington, Herington, Hedrington

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Where is the Hedington family from?

You can see how Hedington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedington families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hedington family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedington's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hedington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedington 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 Hedington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedington. 64% of Hedington men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hedington women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Hedington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedington 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Hedington. 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 115 military records available for the last name Hedington. For the veterans among your Hedington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedington lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hedington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hedington in 1958 was 31, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedington 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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