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Hedwig Family History

Hedwig 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: Helwig, Herwig, Edwin, Ludwig, Herzig, Hedding, Hedin, Heilig, Reddig

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Where is the Hedwig family from?

You can see how Hedwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedwig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hedwig family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedwig's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hedwig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedwig 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 Hedwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedwig. 72% of Hedwig men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hedwig women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedwig were Machinist and 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
    72%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Hedwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Hedwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedwig 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Hedwig. 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 183 military records available for the last name Hedwig. For the veterans among your Hedwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedwig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hedwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hedwig in 1967 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedwig 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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