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Hedly Family History

Hedly 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: Healy, Hedley, Henly, Henry, Helm, Henley, Hey, Medley, Hell, Helle

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Where is the Hedly family from?

You can see how Hedly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Hedly families living in Durham. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hedly's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hedly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedly 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 Hedly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hedly. 60% of Hedly 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hedly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedly 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Hedly. 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 114 military records available for the last name Hedly. For the veterans among your Hedly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hedly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hedly in 1965 was 87, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedly 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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