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Heddins Family History

Heddins Name 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: Hedding, Eddins, Heddings, Hedden, Hedin, Redding, Wedding, Herdina

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Where is the Heddins family from?

You can see how Heddins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Heddins family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heddins's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heddins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heddins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heddins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heddins. 64% of Heddins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farming
    37%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Heddins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddins 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Heddins. 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 34 military records available for the last name Heddins. For the veterans among your Heddins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddins lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heddins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heddins in 1960 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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