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Hesther Family History

Hesther 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: Esther, Hester, Heather, Tester, Feather, Bester, Pester, Nester

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Where is the Hesther family from?

You can see how Hesther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Hesther families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Hesther families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hesther's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hesther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesther 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 168 census records available for the last name Hesther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesther 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 Hesther. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hesther. For the veterans among your Hesther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesther 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 Hesther

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