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Hestman Family History

Hestman 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: Hetman, Westman, Hessman, Heitman, Herdman, Reitman, Hegeman, Herman

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Where is the Hestman family from?

You can see how Hestman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hestman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hestman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hestman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hestman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hestman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hestman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Hestman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hestman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hestman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hestman. For the veterans among your Hestman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hestman lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Hestman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hestman in 1987 was 82, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hestman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hestman 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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