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Hairsten Family History

Hairsten Name 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: Haisten, Hairston, Harston, Hasten, Harten, Carsten, Kirsten, Karsten

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Where is the Hairsten family from?

You can see how Hairsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hairsten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Hairsten families living in North Carolina. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hairsten's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hairsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hairsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hairsten ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hairsten ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Hairsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Hairsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hairsten 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hairsten. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hairsten. For the veterans among your Hairsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hairsten lifespan?

Average Hairsten life expectancy in 1973 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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