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Hedegard Family History

Hedegard 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: Henegar, Odegard, Edward, Haggard, Legard, Odegaard, Westgard

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Where is the Hedegard family from?

You can see how Hedegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedegard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedegard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hedegard families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hedegard's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hedegard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedegard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hedegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedegard. 34% of Hedegard men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
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What Hedegard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Hedegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedegard 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Hedegard. 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 122 military records available for the last name Hedegard. For the veterans among your Hedegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedegard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hedegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hedegard in 1970 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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