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Hieston Family History

Hieston 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: Heston, Hueston, Hilton, Hinton, Whiston, Harston, Henton, Holston

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Where is the Hieston family from?

You can see how Hieston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hieston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hieston family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hieston's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hieston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hieston 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 85 census records available for the last name Hieston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieston 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hieston. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hieston. For the veterans among your Hieston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hieston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hieston in 1965 was 53, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieston 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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