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Hedelt Family History

Hedelt 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, Fedele, Hebel, Hendel, Medel, Hadel

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Where is the Hedelt family from?

You can see how Hedelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hedelt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hedelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedelt 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 75 census records available for the last name Hedelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedelt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hedelt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hedelt. For the veterans among your Hedelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedelt lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Hedelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hedelt in 1988 was 92, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedelt 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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