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Hedding Name Meaning

Scottish: probably a habitational name from any of the places mentioned at Hedden especially one of those in Northumbria. North German (North Rhine-Westphalia): patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Hatto a short form of any name formed with hadu ‘strife’ as their first element.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herling, Henning, Codding, Wedding, Heuring, Herring, Harding

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Where is the Hedding family from?

You can see how Hedding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Hedding families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hedding's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hedding families in 1840.
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What did your Hedding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedding. 34% of Hedding men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Hedding women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hedding were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hedding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedding 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Hedding. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 705 military records available for the last name Hedding. For the veterans among your Hedding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedding lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hedding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hedding in 1951 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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