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Hestekind Family History

Hestekind 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: Wedekind, Heskin, Herstein, Hestand, Heekin, Wittekind, Hesselink

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Where is the Hestekind family from?

You can see how Hestekind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestekind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestekind family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestekind's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hestekind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestekind 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 Hestekind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hestekind. 100% of Hestekind 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 Hestekind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Hestekind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestekind 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hestekind. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hestekind. For the veterans among your Hestekind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestekind lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Hestekind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hestekind in 1964 was 82, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestekind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestekind 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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