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Hedsten Family History

Hedsten 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: Hedden, Hasten, Westen, Haisten, Gersten, Hester, Kesten, Hessen

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Where is the Hedsten family from?

You can see how Hedsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hedsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hedsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hedsten families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hedsten's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hedsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hedsten 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 68 census records available for the last name Hedsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hedsten 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hedsten. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hedsten. For the veterans among your Hedsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hedsten lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hedsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hedsten in 1954 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hedsten 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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