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Hedlum Family History

Hedlum 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: Helm, Hallum, Hellem, Hedley, Holum, Henjum, Hedlund, Hodum, Ludlum

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Where is the Hedlum family from?

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

There are 60 census records available for the last name Hedlum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedlum 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hedlum. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hedlum. For the veterans among your Hedlum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedlum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Hedlum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hedlum in 1975 was 86, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedlum 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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