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Hedderson Family History

Hedderson 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: Henderson, Enderson, Fenderson, Helgerson, Feddersen, Pederson

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Where is the Hedderson family from?

You can see how Hedderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hedderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Hedderson families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hedderson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hedderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedderson 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 Hedderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hedderson. 100% of Hedderson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hedderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedderson 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Hedderson. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hedderson. For the veterans among your Hedderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedderson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Hedderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hedderson in 1976 was 77, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedderson 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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