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Hedvil Family History

Hedvil 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: Hedin, Heil, Helvig, Weavil, Hevia, Nevil, Heavin, Bevil, Helvie

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Where is the Hedvil family from?

You can see how Hedvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedvil family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hedvil family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedvil's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hedvil families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Hedvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedvil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hedvil. 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 Hedvil. For the veterans among your Hedvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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