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Hedwith Family History

Hedwith 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: Ledwith, Hewitt, Hedrich, Helseth, Heath, Weith, Edwin, Hepworth

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Where is the Hedwith family from?

You can see how Hedwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedwith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hedwith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Hedwith families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hedwith's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hedwith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedwith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Hedwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedwith 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hedwith. 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 military records available for the last name Hedwith. For the veterans among your Hedwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedwith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedwith 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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