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Hedine Family History

Hedine 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: Hedin, Heine, Medine, Devine, Heino, Helin, Repine, Hine, Lepine

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Where is the Hedine family from?

You can see how Hedine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hedine families living in Illinois. This was about 93% of all the recorded Hedine's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hedine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hedine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hedine. 60% of Hedine men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hedine women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Hedine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedine 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hedine. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hedine. For the veterans among your Hedine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hedine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hedine in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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