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Hetcher Family History

Hetcher 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: Letcher, Hatcher, Ketcher, Betcher, Hetchler, Becher, Belcher

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Where is the Hetcher family from?

You can see how Hetcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Hetcher families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hetcher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hetcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetcher 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 Hetcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hetcher. 54% of Hetcher men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Hetcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetcher were Wheelwright Blacksmith and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    54%
  • Horseman On Farm
    20%
  • General Labourer Trade Building
    14%
  • Wheelwright Blacksmith
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Hetcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hetcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetcher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hetcher. 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 336 military records available for the last name Hetcher. For the veterans among your Hetcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Hetcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hetcher in 1965 was 52, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetcher 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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