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Hedgins Family History

Hedgins 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: Heggins, Hodgins, Hudgins, Hedding, Higgins, Hedin, Hedglin, Heins

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Where is the Hedgins family from?

You can see how Hedgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedgins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hedgins families living in Mississippi. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hedgins's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hedgins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedgins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hedgins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fishing and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedgins. 100% of Hedgins men worked as a Fishing and 100% of Hedgins women worked as a House Wife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fishing
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Hedgins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Hedgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedgins 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hedgins. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hedgins. For the veterans among your Hedgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedgins lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1977, in the United States, Hedgins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hedgins in 1959 was 56, and 78 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedgins 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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