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Heddan Family History

Heddan 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: Hedden, Hedman, Haddan, Reddan, Heiden, Herdman, Hetman, Hadden

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Where is the Heddan family from?

You can see how Heddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heddan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heddan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heddan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heddan 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 Heddan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heddan. 50% of Heddan men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Heddan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Heddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Heddan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Heddan. For the veterans among your Heddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Heddan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heddan in 1976 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddan 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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