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Hedeen Family History

Hedeen Surname Meaning

Swedish (also Hedeén and Hedéen): variant of Hedén (see Heden) and an Americanized form of Hedin.

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


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Where is the Hedeen family from?

You can see how Hedeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hedeen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hedeen families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hedeen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hedeen families in 1891.
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What did your Hedeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedeen. 30% of Hedeen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hedeen women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedeen were Assembler and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Assembler
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Hedeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hedeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedeen 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Hedeen. 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 335 military records available for the last name Hedeen. For the veterans among your Hedeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedeen lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hedeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hedeen in 1940 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedeen 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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