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Hestnes Family History

Hestnes 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: Hester, Hentges, Estes, Heitner, Henes, Hennes, Kestner, Heines

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Where is the Hestnes family from?

You can see how Hestnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestnes family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestnes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hestnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hestnes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Hestnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestnes 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Hestnes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hestnes. For the veterans among your Hestnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hestnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hestnes in 1966 was 66, and 89 in 2002.

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