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Hdges Family History

Hdges 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: Hodges, Hedges, Hayes, Hagen, Hager, Hees, Hines, Ades, Hage, Hoger

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Where is the Hdges family from?

You can see how Hdges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hdges family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hdges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hdges family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hdges's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Hdges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hdges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Hdges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hdges 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hdges. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hdges. For the veterans among your Hdges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hdges lifespan?

Average Hdges life expectancy in 1999 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hdges 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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