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Hedlesten Family History

Hedlesten 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: Huddleston, Hellstern, Helgesen, Celeste, Holsten, Hedeen, Nellessen

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Where is the Hedlesten family from?

You can see how Hedlesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedlesten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hedlesten family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedlesten's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hedlesten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedlesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hedlesten ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hedlesten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Hedlesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedlesten 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 Hedlesten. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hedlesten. For the veterans among your Hedlesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedlesten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Hedlesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hedlesten in 1963 was 57, and 89 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hedlesten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedlesten 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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