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Hedman Family History

Hedman Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements hed ‘heath moor’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Hedman family from?

You can see how Hedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Hedman families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hedman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hedman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedman 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 Hedman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hedman. 100% of Hedman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedman 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hedman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hedman. For the veterans among your Hedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hedman in 1950 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedman 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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