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Hedgeman Family History

Hedgeman Surname Meaning

Probably also an Americanized form (translation into English) of German Heckmann.

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English: variant of Hedge ‘hedge fence’.

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


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Where is the Hedgeman family from?

You can see how Hedgeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedgeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hedgeman families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hedgeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hedgeman families in 1891.
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What did your Hedgeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hedgeman. 100% of Hedgeman 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedgeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgeman 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Hedgeman. 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 304 military records available for the last name Hedgeman. For the veterans among your Hedgeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgeman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hedgeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hedgeman in 1960 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgeman 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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