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Hedvig Family History

Hedvig 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: Helvig, Herzig, Hedding, Hedin, Selvig, Heilig, Reddig, Helwig

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Where is the Hedvig family from?

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

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hedvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedvig 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hedvig. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hedvig. For the veterans among your Hedvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedvig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Hedvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hedvig in 1965 was 52, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedvig 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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