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Hedgren Family History

Hedgren 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: Helgren, Edgren, Herren, Hedden, Hedge, Heggen, Hedeen, Hedglin

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Where is the Hedgren family from?

You can see how Hedgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedgren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hedgren families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hedgren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hedgren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Hedgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgren 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hedgren. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hedgren. For the veterans among your Hedgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgren lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hedgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hedgren in 1970 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgren 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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