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Hestir Family History

Hestir 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, Hector, Nestor, Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester

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Where is the Hestir family from?

You can see how Hestir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestir family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hestir's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Hestir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hestir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Hestir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestir 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 Hestir. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hestir. For the veterans among your Hestir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestir lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hestir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hestir in 1967 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestir 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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