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Hastetter Family History

Hastetter 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: Hostetter, Castetter, Rastetter, Hofstetter, Stetter, Glastetter

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Where is the Hastetter family from?

You can see how Hastetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hastetter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hastetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hastetter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hastetter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hastetter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hastetter 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 Hastetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hastetter. 32% of Hastetter men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Hastetter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hastetter were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Hastetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hastetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hastetter 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hastetter. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hastetter. For the veterans among your Hastetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hastetter lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Hastetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hastetter in 1992 was 68, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hastetter 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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