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Hedstedt Family History

Hedstedt 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: Hustedt, Neustadt, Hegstad, Hester, Nienstedt, Sandstedt, Lindstedt

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedstedt 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 15 census records available for the last name Hedstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedstedt 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hedstedt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hedstedt. For the veterans among your Hedstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedstedt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Hedstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hedstedt in 1977 was 73, and 76 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedstedt 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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