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Hed Family History

Hed 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: He, Hey, Hee, Held, Head, Hew, Herd, Heid, Her, Heyd

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Where is the Hed family from?

You can see how Hed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hed families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hed families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hed's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hed. 22% of Hed men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Hed women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hed were Bricklayer and Houseworker.

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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
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Beet Worker
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Houseworker
    14%

What Hed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hed 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hed. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Hed. For the veterans among your Hed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hed lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hed in 1959 was 40, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hed 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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