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Hebestreit Family History

Hebestreit 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: Hebenstreit, Hemstreet, Herbstritt, Streit, Hebert, Sebestyen

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Where is the Hebestreit family from?

You can see how Hebestreit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebestreit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hebestreit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Hebestreit families living in Michigan. This was about 96% of all the recorded Hebestreit's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hebestreit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hebestreit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hebestreit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hebestreit. 34% of Hebestreit men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Hebestreit women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hebestreit were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Merchant
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hebestreit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Hebestreit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebestreit 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Hebestreit. 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 279 military records available for the last name Hebestreit. For the veterans among your Hebestreit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebestreit lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hebestreit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hebestreit in 1959 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hebestreit 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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