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Hedwood Family History

Hedwood 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: Henwood, Heywood, Redwood, Hegwood, Haywood, Hagwood, Harwood, Elwood

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Where is the Hedwood family from?

You can see how Hedwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hedwood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hedwood family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedwood's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hedwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedwood 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 54 census records available for the last name Hedwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedwood 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hedwood. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hedwood. For the veterans among your Hedwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedwood lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Hedwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hedwood in 1988 was 48, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedwood 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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