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Hedwick Family History

Hedwick 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: Herwick, Sedwick, Hedrick, Herrick, Fenwick, Chadwick, Reddick

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Where is the Hedwick family from?

You can see how Hedwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedwick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hedwick families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hedwick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hedwick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedwick 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 252 census records available for the last name Hedwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedwick 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hedwick. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hedwick. For the veterans among your Hedwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedwick lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedwick 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedwick

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