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Hedow Family History

Hedow 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: Medow, Herod, Heron, Hew, Dedon, Shadow, Hedge, Hendon, Dow, Sydow

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Where is the Hedow family from?

You can see how Hedow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hedow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hedow families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hedow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hedow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedow 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 Hedow. 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 Hedow. For the veterans among your Hedow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedow lifespan?

Average Hedow life expectancy in 1995 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedow 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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