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Histead Family History

Histead Surname Meaning

see Histed.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Histead family from?

You can see how Histead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Histead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Histead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Histead families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Histead's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Histead families in 1891.
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What did your Histead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Histead. 100% of Histead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Histead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Histead 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Histead. 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 42 military records available for the last name Histead. For the veterans among your Histead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Histead lifespan?

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