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Hetchel Family History

Hetchel 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: Heichel, Hatchel, Ketchel, Letcher, Hetzel, Hitchen, Hatcher, Reichel

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Where is the Hetchel family from?

You can see how Hetchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetchel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetchel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Hetchel family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetchel's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hetchel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetchel 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 109 census records available for the last name Hetchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetchel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hetchel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hetchel. For the veterans among your Hetchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetchel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Hetchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hetchel in 1960 was 60, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetchel 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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