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Hyllested Family History

Hyllested 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: Hillestad, Hallsted, Ballester, Kallestad, Hatlestad, Sylvester

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Where is the Hyllested family from?

You can see how Hyllested families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyllested family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyllested families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hyllested family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyllested's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyllested families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyllested 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 187 census records available for the last name Hyllested. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyllested 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hyllested. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hyllested. For the veterans among your Hyllested ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyllested lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hyllested life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Hyllested in 1955 was 100, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyllested 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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