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Hastedt Family History

Hastedt 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: Hastert, Hustedt, Hassett, Hasten, Bastedo, Ahlstedt, Haste, Husted

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Where is the Hastedt family from?

You can see how Hastedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hastedt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hastedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hastedt families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hastedt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hastedt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hastedt 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 Hastedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hastedt. 22% of Hastedt men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Hastedt women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hastedt were Manager and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Hastedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hastedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hastedt 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Hastedt. 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 475 military records available for the last name Hastedt. For the veterans among your Hastedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hastedt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hastedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hastedt in 1959 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hastedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hastedt 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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