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Hedel Family History

Hedel 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: Edel, Redel, Bedel, Hegel, Wedel, Hebel, Hendel, Medel, Hadel, Heidel

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Where is the Hedel family from?

You can see how Hedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hedel families living in Maryland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hedel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedel 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 Hedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedel. 100% of Hedel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Hedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedel 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hedel. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hedel. For the veterans among your Hedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hedel in 1973 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedel 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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