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Hedworth Family History

Hedworth Surname Meaning

from Hedworth in Jarrow (Durham) which is recorded as Heathewurthe about 110. The place-name derives from Old English hǣð ‘heath heather’ + worð ‘enclosure’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hedworth family from?

You can see how Hedworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hedworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hedworth family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedworth's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hedworth families in 1911.
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What did your Hedworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hedworth. 60% of Hedworth men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Hedworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedworth 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Hedworth. 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 136 military records available for the last name Hedworth. For the veterans among your Hedworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedworth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hedworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hedworth in 1967 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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