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Heddin Family History

Heddin 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: Hedden, Hedding, Hedin, Reddin, Heiden, Geddie, Hadden, Helin, Edwin

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Where is the Heddin family from?

You can see how Heddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heddin family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Heddin's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Heddin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heddin 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 Heddin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heddin. 100% of Heddin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heddin women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Heddin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Heddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Heddin. 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 127 military records available for the last name Heddin. For the veterans among your Heddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Heddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heddin in 1965 was 67, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heddin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddin 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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