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Hildestad Family History

Hildestad 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: Hillestad, Kallestad, Hatlestad, Holstad, Ulvestad, Ellestad

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Where is the Hildestad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hildestad 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 Hildestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hildestad. 100% of Hildestad men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Hildestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hildestad 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hildestad. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hildestad. For the veterans among your Hildestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hildestad lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hildestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hildestad in 1970 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

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