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Heslter Family History

Heslter 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: Hester, Hesler, Heller, Helder, Halter, Helmer, Tester, Bester

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Where is the Heslter family from?

You can see how Heslter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslter family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Heslter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heslter families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Heslter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heslter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heslter. For the veterans among your Heslter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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