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Hedlof Family History

Hedlof 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: Hedley, Hudlow, Helf, Eklof, Heslop, Ledlow, Hector, Herod, Helm

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Where is the Hedlof family from?

You can see how Hedlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedlof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hedlof families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hedlof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hedlof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedlof 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 Hedlof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedlof. 100% of Hedlof men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hedlof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Hedlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedlof 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Hedlof. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hedlof. For the veterans among your Hedlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedlof lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hedlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hedlof in 1970 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedlof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedlof 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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