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Hedstrom Family History

Hedstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Hedström): ornamental name composed of the elements hed ‘heath moor’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Hedstrom family from?

You can see how Hedstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hedstrom families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hedstrom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hedstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Hedstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedstrom. 20% of Hedstrom men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hedstrom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedstrom were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hedstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedstrom 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hedstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hedstrom. For the veterans among your Hedstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedstrom lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hedstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hedstrom in 1945 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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