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Hedern Family History

Hedern 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: Hedeen, Hearn, Heiden, Helder, Eden, Reder, Hyden, Herder, Heyer

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Where is the Hedern family from?

You can see how Hedern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hedern families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedern's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hedern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedern 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 23 census records available for the last name Hedern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedern 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hedern. 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 Hedern. For the veterans among your Hedern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedern lifespan?

Average Hedern life expectancy in 1976 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedern 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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