Hetmer Family History

Hetmer 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: Helmer, Hemmer, Heimer, Hetzer, Detmer, Hetler, Heter, Peter, Heller, Homer

343	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
80	Military Records
19	Immigration Records
139	Census and Voter Lists
153	Member Trees

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Where is the Hetmer family from?

You can see how Hetmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hetmer family living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hetmer's in USA. Kansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Hetmer families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetmer 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 Hetmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hetmer.

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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.

Farmer

60%

Laborer

40%

What Hetmer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 139 census records available for the last name Hetmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Hetmer. 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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Military Records

There are 80 military records available for the last name Hetmer. For the veterans among your Hetmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetmer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Hetmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hetmer in 1975 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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Hetmer Surname Meaning

Where is the Hetmer family from?

What did your Hetmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hetmer.

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.

Farmer

60%

Laborer

40%

What Hetmer family records will you find?

What is the average Hetmer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Hetmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hetmer in 1975 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

Hetmer Family History

Hetmer Surname Meaning

734 record(s) for Hetmer

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Where is the Hetmer family from?

What did your Hetmer ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Hetmer lifespan?

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Hetmer Surname Meaning

734 record(s) for Hetmer

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Where is the Hetmer family from?

What did your Hetmer ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Hetmer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hetmer family history

What is the average Hetmer lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hetmer family tree

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