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Hethy Family History

Hethy 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: Heth, Henry, Hey, Hecht, Shetty, Sheehy, Heath, Seth, Athy, Hehl

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Where is the Hethy family from?

You can see how Hethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hethy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hethy family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hethy's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hethy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Hethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hethy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hethy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hethy. For the veterans among your Hethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hethy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Hethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hethy in 1977 was 83, and 88 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hethy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hethy 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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