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Histed Family History

Histed Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Highstead in Sittingbourne (Kent) from Old English hēah ‘high’ + stede ‘place’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Histed family from?

You can see how Histed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Histed family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Histed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Histed families living in Surrey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Histed's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Histed families in 1891.
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What did your Histed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Histed. 27% of Histed men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Histed women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Histed were Unpaid Domestic Duties and House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • House Painter
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Home Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Histed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Histed 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Histed. 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 554 military records available for the last name Histed. For the veterans among your Histed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Histed lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Histed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Histed in 1956 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Histed 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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