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Hedian Family History

Hedian 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: Hedin, Hedman, Herdman, Hetman, Helin, Hedden, Yerian, Cherian, Heien

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Where is the Hedian family from?

You can see how Hedian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hedian family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedian's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hedian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Hedian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedian 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hedian. 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 79 military records available for the last name Hedian. For the veterans among your Hedian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Hedian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hedian in 1967 was 73, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedian 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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