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Huckestein Family History

Huckestein 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: Eckstein, Hulstein, Hochstein, Dickstein, Muhlestein, Huckstep

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Where is the Huckestein family from?

You can see how Huckestein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huckestein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Huckestein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Huckestein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Huckestein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Huckestein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huckestein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huckestein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huckestein. 34% of Huckestein men worked as a Machinist and 58% of Huckestein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huckestein were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%
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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Huckestein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huckestein 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Huckestein. 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 158 military records available for the last name Huckestein. For the veterans among your Huckestein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huckestein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Huckestein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Huckestein in 1958 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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