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Hedensten Family History

Hedensten 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: Levenstein, Hoversten, Bodenstein, Hohenstein, Hauenstein

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What did your Hedensten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Night Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hedensten. 100% of Hedensten men worked as a Night Watchman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Night Watchman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Hedensten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedensten 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hedensten. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hedensten. For the veterans among your Hedensten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedensten lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Hedensten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hedensten in 1977 was 66, and 99 in 2003.

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