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Hedtke Family History

Hedtke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Heidrich .

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


Similar surnames: Heidtke, Hardtke, Luedtke, Heinke, Henke, Bertke, Hilke, Hentze

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Where is the Hedtke family from?

You can see how Hedtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedtke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Hedtke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedtke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hedtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hedtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedtke. 31% of Hedtke men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Hedtke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedtke were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedtke 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Hedtke. 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 395 military records available for the last name Hedtke. For the veterans among your Hedtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedtke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hedtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hedtke in 1961 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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