This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hetager family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hetager Family History

Hetager 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: Henager, Hager, Metayer, Hettler, Heger, Metzger, Tager, Seager

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hetager family from?

You can see how Hetager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hetager family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetager's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hetager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hetager ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Hetager | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse Rm
    100%

What Hetager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Hetager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetager census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hetager

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Hetager. 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.

View all Hetager immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Hetager. For the veterans among your Hetager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hetager military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hetager family history

Discover More

What is the average Hetager lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Hetager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hetager in 1977 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetager 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hetager family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial