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Hedderman Family History

Hedderman Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó hÉadromáin ‘descendant of Éadromán’ a personal name based on a diminutive of éadrom ‘light nimble’.

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


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Where is the Hedderman family from?

You can see how Hedderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hedderman families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hedderman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hedderman families in 1891.
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What did your Hedderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hedderman. 100% of Hedderman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hedderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedderman 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Hedderman. 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 240 military records available for the last name Hedderman. For the veterans among your Hedderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedderman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hedderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hedderman in 1958 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedderman 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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