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Hedgeley Family History

Hedgeley 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: Hedley, Edgley, Hewgley, Henley, Medley, Seeley, Hemsley, Hadley

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Where is the Hedgeley family from?

You can see how Hedgeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hedgeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hedgeley families living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hedgeley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hedgeley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Hedgeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgeley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hedgeley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hedgeley. For the veterans among your Hedgeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgeley lifespan?

Average Hedgeley life expectancy in 1977 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgeley 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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