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Hestelow Family History

Hestelow 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: Hessel, Castelo, Kestel, Hester, Hettel, Nestel, Estelle, Whitelow

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Where is the Hestelow family from?

You can see how Hestelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestelow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestelow family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestelow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hestelow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Hestelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestelow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hestelow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hestelow. For the veterans among your Hestelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestelow lifespan?

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