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Hedner Family History

Hedner 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: Henner, Hegner, Redner, Hedger, Hefner, Herner, Hevner, Hepner

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Where is the Hedner family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedner. 100% of Hedner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hedner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hedner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Hedner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedner 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hedner. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hedner. For the veterans among your Hedner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hedner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hedner in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedner 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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