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Heaster Family History

Heaster Surname Meaning

English: variant of Easter with prosthetic H-. Possibly an altered form of Dutch Heester a variant of Hester.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heaster family from?

You can see how Heaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Heaster families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Heaster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heaster families in 1911.
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What did your Heaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heaster. 38% of Heaster men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heaster women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heaster were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Heaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaster 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Heaster. 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 304 military records available for the last name Heaster. For the veterans among your Heaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaster lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Heaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Heaster in 1951 was 42, and 26 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaster 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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