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Hedrix Family History

Hedrix 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: Hendrix, Hedin, Reddix, Herrin, Hedrich, Herrig, Edris, Henrie

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Where is the Hedrix family from?

You can see how Hedrix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedrix family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedrix families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hedrix families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedrix's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hedrix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedrix 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 Hedrix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedrix. 100% of Hedrix men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hedrix family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Hedrix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedrix 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hedrix. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hedrix. For the veterans among your Hedrix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedrix lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hedrix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hedrix in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedrix 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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