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Hestead Family History

Hestead 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: Hustead, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Hempstead, Stead, Hustad

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Where is the Hestead family from?

You can see how Hestead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestead family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hestead's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hestead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestead 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 Hestead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Hestead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hestead. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hestead. For the veterans among your Hestead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestead lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Hestead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hestead in 1969 was 30, and 91 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestead 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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