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Hedspeth Family History

Hedspeth 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: Hudspeth, Hedgpeth, Helseth, Hesketh, Hedgepeth, Hedgespeth, Nesseth

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Where is the Hedspeth family from?

You can see how Hedspeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedspeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedspeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 8 Hedspeth families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedspeth's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hedspeth families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedspeth 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 Hedspeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedspeth. 35% of Hedspeth men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Hedspeth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedspeth were Farming and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Hedspeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedspeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedspeth 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hedspeth. 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 276 military records available for the last name Hedspeth. For the veterans among your Hedspeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedspeth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hedspeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hedspeth in 1959 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedspeth 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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