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Hestkin Family History

Hestkin 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: Heskin, Haskin, Hoskin, Henkin, Meskin, Heslin, Etkin, Peskin, Heston

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Where is the Hestkin family from?

You can see how Hestkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hestkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hestkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hestkin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Hestkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestkin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hestkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hestkin. For the veterans among your Hestkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestkin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestkin

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