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Hestey Family History

Hestey 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, Hesley, Hessey, Estey, Hastey, Henley, Hussey, Westby, Tester

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Where is the Hestey family from?

You can see how Hestey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hestey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hestey family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hestey's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hestey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestey 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 Hestey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hestey. 100% of Hestey women worked as a None.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Hestey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Hestey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hestey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hestey. For the veterans among your Hestey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestey lifespan?

Average Hestey life expectancy in 1995 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestey 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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