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Hvidston Family History

Hvidston 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: Hairston, Hilton, Hinton, Whiston, Harston, Holston, Houston, Hurston

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Where is the Hvidston family from?

You can see how Hvidston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hvidston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hvidston family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hvidston's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hvidston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hvidston 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 47 census records available for the last name Hvidston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hvidston 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hvidston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hvidston. For the veterans among your Hvidston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hvidston lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hvidston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hvidston in 1968 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hvidston 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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