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Hedgely Family History

Hedgely 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: Fegely, Hengel, Hegel, Hedge, Hedley, Edgerly, Edgell, Hedger

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Where is the Hedgely family from?

You can see how Hedgely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgely family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hedgely families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hedgely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hedgely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Hedgely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgely 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hedgely. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hedgely. For the veterans among your Hedgely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgely lifespan?

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