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Heden Family History

Heden Surname Meaning

Swedish (mainly Hedén): ornamental or topographic name from hed(e) ‘heath moor’ + the adjectival suffix -én/-en a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heden family from?

You can see how Heden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Heden families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Heden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heden families in 1891.
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What did your Heden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heden. 100% of Heden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heden 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heden. 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 373 military records available for the last name Heden. For the veterans among your Heden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heden in 1962 was 74, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heden 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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