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Hesterlee Family History

Hesterlee 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: Oesterle, Esterle, Esterline, Betterley, Hester, Sterle, Estelle

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Where is the Hesterlee family from?

You can see how Hesterlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesterlee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesterlee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hesterlee families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesterlee's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hesterlee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesterlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hesterlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesterlee. 50% of Hesterlee 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Hesterlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesterlee 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hesterlee. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hesterlee. For the veterans among your Hesterlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesterlee lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hesterlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hesterlee in 1961 was 57, and 48 in 2004.

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