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Hastead Family History

Hastead 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: Halstead, Hustead, Umstead, Anstead, Hasten, Stead, Harstad, Hustad

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Where is the Hastead family from?

You can see how Hastead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hastead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hastead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hastead families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hastead's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Hastead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hastead 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 Hastead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hastead. 60% of Hastead 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
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties (retired)
    20%
  • Book Folder
    20%

What Hastead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Hastead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hastead 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hastead. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hastead. For the veterans among your Hastead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hastead lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Hastead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hastead in 1985 was 60, and 69 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hastead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hastead 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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