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Hesterly Family History

Hesterly 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: Esterly, Oesterle, Hester, Heatherly, Fetterly, Easterly, Hemperly

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Where is the Hesterly family from?

You can see how Hesterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesterly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesterly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hesterly families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hesterly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hesterly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesterly 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 Hesterly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hesterly. 36% of Hesterly men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hesterly women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesterly were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Medical Doctor
    22%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Hesterly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Hesterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesterly 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hesterly. 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 258 military records available for the last name Hesterly. For the veterans among your Hesterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesterly lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Hesterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hesterly in 1952 was 43, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesterly 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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