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Hjersted Family History

Hjersted 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: Fjerstad, Harstad, Hoversten, Jorstad, Gersten, Hegstad, Hester

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Where is the Hjersted family from?

You can see how Hjersted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjersted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hjersted family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjersted's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hjersted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjersted 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 7 census records available for the last name Hjersted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjersted 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hjersted. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hjersted. For the veterans among your Hjersted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjersted lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hjersted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hjersted in 1971 was 66, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjersted 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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