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Hedgelin Family History

Hedgelin 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: Hedglin, Hagelin, Heglin, Bergevin, Helin, Hedden, Hengel, Hegeman

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Where is the Hedgelin family from?

You can see how Hedgelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgelin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedgelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hedgelin families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hedgelin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hedgelin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Hedgelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgelin 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 immigration records available for the last name Hedgelin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hedgelin. For the veterans among your Hedgelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgelin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Hedgelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hedgelin in 1967 was 63, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgelin 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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