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Hesten Family History

Hesten 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: Hasten, Westen, Hester, Kesten, Hessen, Heston, Esten, Heiden, Kasten

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Where is the Hesten family from?

You can see how Hesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hesten families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesten's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hesten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesten 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 Hesten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hesten. 26% of Hesten men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hesten women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesten were Farm and Clerk.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Hesten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesten 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Hesten. 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 131 military records available for the last name Hesten. For the veterans among your Hesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesten lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Hesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hesten in 1973 was 61, and 85 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesten 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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