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Hestle Family History

Hestle 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: Estle, Nestle, Hertle, Helle, Postle, Mestre, Castle, Astle, Beste

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Where is the Hestle family from?

You can see how Hestle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hestle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Hestle families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestle's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hestle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hestle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hestle. 100% of Hestle women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Hestle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestle 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hestle. 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 198 military records available for the last name Hestle. For the veterans among your Hestle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hestle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hestle in 1966 was 38, and 85 in 2002.

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