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Hedison Family History

Hedison Surname Meaning

variant of Eddison with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hedison family from?

You can see how Hedison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Hedison families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hedison's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hedison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedison 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 Hedison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hedison. 50% of Hedison men worked as a Cowman and 100% of Hedison 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hedison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Hedison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedison 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hedison. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hedison. For the veterans among your Hedison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedison lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hedison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hedison in 1971 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedison 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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