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Hesters Family History

Hesters 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: Hester, Esters, Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester, Chester

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Where is the Hesters family from?

You can see how Hesters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hesters families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hesters's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hesters families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesters 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 Hesters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hesters. 40% of Hesters men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Hesters women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesters were Farm Laborer and 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Work
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Hesters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hesters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesters 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hesters. 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 294 military records available for the last name Hesters. For the veterans among your Hesters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hesters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hesters in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesters 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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