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Hedrick Family History

Hedrick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hedrich.

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


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Where is the Hedrick family from?

You can see how Hedrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hedrick families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hedrick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hedrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedrick 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 Hedrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedrick. 21% of Hedrick men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Hedrick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedrick were Truck Driver 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
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Stenographer
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%

What Hedrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Hedrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedrick 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hedrick. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Hedrick. For the veterans among your Hedrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedrick lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hedrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hedrick in 1944 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedrick 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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