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Hediger Family History

Hediger Name Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Hedinger .

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


Similar surnames: Hedinger, Neiger, Reiger, Heigel, Heydinger, Henager, Henniger

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Where is the Hediger family from?

You can see how Hediger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hediger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hediger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hediger families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hediger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hediger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hediger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hediger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hediger. 36% of Hediger men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Hediger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hediger were Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hediger 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Hediger. 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 394 military records available for the last name Hediger. For the veterans among your Hediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hediger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hediger in 1943 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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