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Hedrington Family History

Hedrington Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hedrington family from?

You can see how Hedrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedrington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hedrington families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hedrington's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hedrington families in 1911.
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What did your Hedrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedrington. 100% of Hedrington men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hedrington women worked as a Clerk.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Hedrington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Hedrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedrington 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Hedrington. 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 102 military records available for the last name Hedrington. For the veterans among your Hedrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedrington lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hedrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hedrington in 1965 was 68, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedrington 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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