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Hedward Family History

Hedward 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: Edward, Heyward, Heward, Seward, Howard, Hayward, Bedard, Heard

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Where is the Hedward family from?

You can see how Hedward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hedward family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hedward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedward 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 Hedward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hedward. 100% of Hedward women worked as a 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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hedward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedward 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hedward. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hedward. For the veterans among your Hedward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedward lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedward 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedward

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