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Hesterley Family History

Hesterley 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: Betterley, Oesterle, Esterle, Esterly, Everley, Heatley, Hester

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Where is the Hesterley family from?

You can see how Hesterley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesterley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesterley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hesterley families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hesterley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hesterley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesterley 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 Hesterley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hesterley. 100% of Hesterley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hesterley women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Hesterley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Hesterley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesterley 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 Hesterley. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hesterley. For the veterans among your Hesterley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesterley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hesterley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hesterley in 1966 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesterley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesterley 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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