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Hedemann Family History

Hedemann 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: Heidemann, Hegemann, Hedeman, Heilmann, Hegeman, Edelmann, Hagemann

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Where is the Hedemann family from?

You can see how Hedemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedemann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hedemann family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedemann's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hedemann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hedemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedemann. 50% of Hedemann men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Hedemann women worked as a 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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Hedemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedemann 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Hedemann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hedemann. For the veterans among your Hedemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedemann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hedemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hedemann in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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