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Hestla Family History

Hestla 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: Testa, Pesola, Hester, Festa, Nesta, Resta, Cesta, Heston, Pesta

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Where is the Hestla family from?

You can see how Hestla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hestla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestla 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 Hestla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Hestla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hestla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestla 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 Hestla. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hestla. For the veterans among your Hestla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hestla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hestla in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestla 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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