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Hebenstreit Family History

Hebenstreit Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a quarrelsome person from heb (imperative of heben ‘to start’)

+ the definite article (accusative) (d)en + strīt ‘quarrel fight’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hebenstreit family from?

You can see how Hebenstreit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebenstreit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hebenstreit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hebenstreit families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hebenstreit's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hebenstreit families in 1840.
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What did your Hebenstreit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hebenstreit. 16% of Hebenstreit men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Hebenstreit women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hebenstreit were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Inspector
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Hebenstreit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hebenstreit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebenstreit 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Hebenstreit. 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 961 military records available for the last name Hebenstreit. For the veterans among your Hebenstreit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebenstreit lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hebenstreit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hebenstreit in 1955 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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