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Hjerstedt Family History

Hjerstedt 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: Bierstedt, Nienstedt, Fjerstad, Bergstedt, Herstein, Hustedt

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Where is the Hjerstedt family from?

You can see how Hjerstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjerstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hjerstedt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjerstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hjerstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjerstedt 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 80 census records available for the last name Hjerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjerstedt 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hjerstedt. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hjerstedt. For the veterans among your Hjerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjerstedt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Hjerstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hjerstedt in 1970 was 74, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjerstedt 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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