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Hedderton Family History

Hedderton 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: Edgerton, Henderson, Chadderton, Alderton, Leverton, Enderson, Hedden

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedderton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hedderton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hedderton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Hedderton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedderton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hedderton. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Hedderton. For the veterans among your Hedderton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedderton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Hedderton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hedderton in 1971 was 64, and 57 in 1999.

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