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Hestler Family History

Hestler 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: Hessler, Hester, Hettler, Nestler, Hostler, Hertler, Hetler, Hesler

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Where is the Hestler family from?

You can see how Hestler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hestler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hestler family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hestler's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Hestler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Hestler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestler 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hestler. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hestler. For the veterans among your Hestler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Hestler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hestler in 1965 was 77, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestler 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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