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Hestley Family History

Hestley 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: Heatley, Hesley, Westley, Hartley, Henley, Bentley, Huntley, Hemsley

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Where is the Hestley family from?

You can see how Hestley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hestley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Hestley families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Hestley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hestley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestley 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 Hestley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hestley. 36% of Hestley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hestley women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Boiler Maker
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hestley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Hestley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestley 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hestley. 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 122 military records available for the last name Hestley. For the veterans among your Hestley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hestley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hestley in 1967 was 81, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestley 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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