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Hedelman Family History

Hedelman 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: Edelman, Hedeman, Hegeman, Edelmann, Helman, Lederman, Andelman

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Where is the Hedelman family from?

You can see how Hedelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hedelman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hedelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hedelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedelman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hedelman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hedelman. For the veterans among your Hedelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedelman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Hedelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hedelman in 1980 was 89, and 92 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedelman 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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