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Hedgeland Family History

Hedgeland Surname Meaning

English (Devon London):: apparently from Middle English hegge hedge ‘hedge’ + lond ‘land’ either a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place so named or a topographic name for someone who lived at or near a hedge or hedges.

However this cannot be certain as no medieval bearers have been found.

Alternatively an altered form of Hagland.

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


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Where is the Hedgeland family from?

You can see how Hedgeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgeland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedgeland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Hedgeland families living in Devon. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hedgeland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hedgeland families in 1891.
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What did your Hedgeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hedgeland. 100% of Hedgeland men worked as a Retired and 78% of Hedgeland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Hedgeland. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hedgeland. For the veterans among your Hedgeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgeland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Hedgeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hedgeland in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 1992.

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