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Hestleton Family History

Hestleton 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: Nettleton, Castleton, Heselton, Hazleton, Embleton, Templeton

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Where is the Hestleton family from?

You can see how Hestleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestleton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Hestleton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestleton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hestleton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hestleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestleton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hestleton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hestleton. For the veterans among your Hestleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestleton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestleton 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 Hestleton

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