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Heddlestone Family History

Heddlestone 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: Huddleston, Duddleston, Huddleson, Huddlestun, Middleton, Eggleston

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Where is the Heddlestone family from?

You can see how Heddlestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddlestone family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Heddlestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Heddlestone family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heddlestone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heddlestone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Heddlestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddlestone 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heddlestone. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heddlestone. For the veterans among your Heddlestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddlestone lifespan?

Average Heddlestone life expectancy in 1989 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddlestone 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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