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Hedric Family History

Hedric 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: Hedrich, Hemric, Hedrick, Herrick, Heidrich, Henrick, Hedin, Pedrick

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Where is the Hedric family from?

You can see how Hedric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedric family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hedric families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hedric families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedric's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hedric families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedric surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hedric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedric. 50% of Hedric 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Hedric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedric 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 Hedric. 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 107 military records available for the last name Hedric. For the veterans among your Hedric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedric lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hedric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hedric in 1972 was 65, and 67 in 2003.

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