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Hedleys in the USA28746th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Hedley
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William H. Hedley was an English engineer who designed and built several steam locomotives, including the famous Puffing Billy.TomHedley
Tom Hedley is a Canadian author and screenwriter, best known for his novel 'Flashdance' which was later adapted into a successful film.EveHedley
Eve Hedley is a British artist known for her abstract paintings that explore color, texture, and movement.JohnHedley
John Hedley was an Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in the late 19th century.SophieHedley
Sophie Hedley is a British actress known for her role in the television series 'Killing Eve' and the film 'Atonement.'RobertHedley
Robert Hedley was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward for several clubs in the early 20th century.JessieHedley
Jessie Hedley was an American stage actress who appeared in numerous productions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.HenryHedley
Henry Hedley was an English prelate who served as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Southwark from 1892 to 1915.EmilyHedley
Emily Hedley is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics.GeorgeHedley
George Hedley was a British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to France from 1992 to 1996.Hedley Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Hedley' is of English origin. It is derived from a place name meaning 'heath clearing' or 'heather clearing' in Old English.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hedley' is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the northern regions of England and Scotland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hedley' include 'Headley', 'Hadley', 'Hedly', 'Hidley', 'Hindley', 'Henley', 'Hensley', 'Hayley', 'Handley', and 'Hinkley'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration patterns of people with the surname 'Hedley'.