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Hedlund Family History

Hedlund Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements hed ‘heath moor’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Hedlund family from?

You can see how Hedlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedlund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hedlund family living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hedlund's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hedlund families in 1891.
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What did your Hedlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedlund. 19% of Hedlund men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hedlund women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedlund were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Saleslady
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hedlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedlund 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Hedlund. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hedlund. For the veterans among your Hedlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedlund lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hedlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hedlund in 1945 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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