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Hedrington Family History

Hedrington Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Edrington, Herrington, Edgington, Yarrington, Harrington, Currington

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Where is the Hedrington family from?

You can see how Hedrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedrington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hedrington families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hedrington's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hedrington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedrington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hedrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedrington. 100% of Hedrington men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hedrington women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Hedrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedrington 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Hedrington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Hedrington. For the veterans among your Hedrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedrington lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hedrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hedrington in 1965 was 68, and 63 in 2004.

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