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Hestorff Family History

Hestorff 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: Hector, Nestor, Stoff, Hester, Westhoff, Heithoff, Heston, Holtorf

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Where is the Hestorff family from?

You can see how Hestorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestorff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hestorff family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestorff's in USA. California had the highest population of Hestorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hestorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestorff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hestorff. 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 Hestorff. For the veterans among your Hestorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestorff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Hestorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hestorff in 1974 was 76, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestorff 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.

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