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Hiester Family History

Hiester Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland):: probably a habitational name from a place so named near Celle. probably a variant of Heister.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hiester family from?

You can see how Hiester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiester family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Hiester families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hiester's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hiester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiester 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 Hiester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiester. 15% of Hiester men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hiester women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiester were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Knitter
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Hiester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hiester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiester 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Hiester. 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 812 military records available for the last name Hiester. For the veterans among your Hiester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiester lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hiester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hiester in 1955 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiester 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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