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Hiedwohl Family History

Hiedwohl 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: Hildahl, Gradwohl, Kidwell, Kiehl, Hehl, Hipwell, Henwood, Birdwell

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Where is the Hiedwohl family from?

You can see how Hiedwohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiedwohl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiedwohl family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiedwohl's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Hiedwohl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Hiedwohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiedwohl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiedwohl. 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 military records available for the last name Hiedwohl. For the veterans among your Hiedwohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiedwohl lifespan?

Average Hiedwohl life expectancy in 1968 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiedwohl 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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