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Hestern Family History

Hestern Surname 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: Hester, Western, Tester, Stern, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester

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Where is the Hestern family from?

You can see how Hestern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Hestern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hestern families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestern's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hestern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Hestern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestern 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hestern. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Hestern. For the veterans among your Hestern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestern ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestern

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