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Heastand Family History

Heastand Surname 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: Heistand, Hestand, Hegstad, Eastland, Headland, Seastrand, Heaston

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Where is the Heastand family from?

You can see how Heastand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heastand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heastand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Heastand families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heastand's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Heastand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heastand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Heastand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heastand 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Heastand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Heastand. For the veterans among your Heastand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heastand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Heastand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Heastand in 1964 was 90, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heastand ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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