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Hedl Family History

Hedl 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: Hell, Hehl, Heil, Hejl, Heyl, Heal, Herl, Hebl, Bell, He

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Where is the Hedl family from?

You can see how Hedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hedl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hedl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hedl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedl 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 Hedl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedl. 100% of Hedl men 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
    100%

What Hedl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Hedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedl 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hedl. 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 136 military records available for the last name Hedl. For the veterans among your Hedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hedl in 1964 was 64, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedl 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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