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Hestenes Family History

Hestenes 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: Esteves, Heltemes, Hastings, Cespedes, Hasten, Westen, Resendes

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Where is the Hestenes family from?

You can see how Hestenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestenes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestenes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hestenes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hestenes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestenes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hestenes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Hestenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestenes 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Hestenes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Hestenes. For the veterans among your Hestenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestenes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Hestenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hestenes in 1975 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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