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Hettenhausen Family History

Hettenhausen 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: Bettenhausen, Ketterhagen, Betthauser, Rittenhouse, Eisenhauer

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Where is the Hettenhausen family from?

You can see how Hettenhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettenhausen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hettenhausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Hettenhausen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettenhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hettenhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettenhausen 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 Hettenhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hettenhausen. 34% of Hettenhausen men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    34%
  • Fright Handler
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Hettenhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Hettenhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettenhausen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hettenhausen. 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 131 military records available for the last name Hettenhausen. For the veterans among your Hettenhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettenhausen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hettenhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hettenhausen in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hettenhausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettenhausen 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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