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Hestilow Family History

Hestilow 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: Costilow, Castilow, Hession, Heston, Estill, Restivo, Stielow

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Where is the Hestilow family from?

You can see how Hestilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestilow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hestilow families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hestilow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hestilow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestilow 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 Hestilow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hestilow. 100% of Hestilow men worked as a 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
    100%

What Hestilow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Hestilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestilow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hestilow. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hestilow. For the veterans among your Hestilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestilow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Hestilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hestilow in 1970 was 70, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestilow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestilow 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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