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Hastens Family History

Hastens 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: Hasten, Kastens, Hastings, Kasten, Haston, Hasting, Harten, Haisten

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Where is the Hastens family from?

You can see how Hastens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hastens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hastens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Hastens family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hastens's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Hastens families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hastens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Hastens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hastens 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hastens. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hastens. For the veterans among your Hastens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hastens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hastens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hastens in 1971 was 47, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hastens 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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