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Heitkotter Family History

Heitkotter 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: Trotter, Hettler, Reitter, Heitmeyer, Hettwer, Kotter, Piotter

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Where is the Heitkotter family from?

You can see how Heitkotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitkotter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heitkotter families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Heitkotter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heitkotter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitkotter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heitkotter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heitkotter. 100% of Heitkotter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heitkotter women worked as a Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Heitkotter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Heitkotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitkotter 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Heitkotter. 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 48 military records available for the last name Heitkotter. For the veterans among your Heitkotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitkotter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heitkotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heitkotter in 1966 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitkotter 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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