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Hedglin Family History

Hedglin Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Hedgeland.

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


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Where is the Hedglin family from?

You can see how Hedglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedglin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Hedglin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedglin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hedglin families in 1871.
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What did your Hedglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedglin. 37% of Hedglin men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Hedglin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedglin were Motorman and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Motorman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedglin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hedglin. 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 516 military records available for the last name Hedglin. For the veterans among your Hedglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedglin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hedglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hedglin in 1940 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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