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Hedderly Family History

Hedderly Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Hatherley; compare Hidderley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hedderly family from?

You can see how Hedderly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedderly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedderly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Hedderly families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hedderly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hedderly families in 1891.
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What did your Hedderly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hedderly. 50% of Hedderly men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 79% of Hedderly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedderly were Plumber Heavy Work and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    50%
  • Civil Servant (eaintine Officer
    25%
  • Plumber Heavy Work
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedderly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedderly 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Hedderly. 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 349 military records available for the last name Hedderly. For the veterans among your Hedderly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedderly lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hedderly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hedderly in 1960 was 69, and 76 in 2002.

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