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Hestrin Family History

Hestrin 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: Estrin, Heskin, Heslin, Petrin, Herrin, Heston, Westin, Herstein

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Where is the Hestrin family from?

You can see how Hestrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestrin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestrin family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestrin's in USA. California had the highest population of Hestrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestrin 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 79 census records available for the last name Hestrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestrin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hestrin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hestrin. For the veterans among your Hestrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestrin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Hestrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hestrin in 1965 was 82, and 85 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestrin 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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