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Hedgepeth Family History

Hedgepeth Name Meaning

English: variant of Hudspeth altered by folk etymology. This name is particularly common in NC.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hedgepath, Hedgespeth, Hedgpeth, Hedgecock, Hedgecoth, Redpath

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Where is the Hedgepeth family from?

You can see how Hedgepeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgepeth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedgepeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Hedgepeth families living in North Carolina. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hedgepeth's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hedgepeth families in 1840.
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What did your Hedgepeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedgepeth. 40% of Hedgepeth men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hedgepeth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedgepeth were Farming and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hedgepeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgepeth 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hedgepeth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hedgepeth. For the veterans among your Hedgepeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgepeth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hedgepeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hedgepeth in 1950 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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