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Hetterich Family History

Hetterich 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: Hemmerich, Hettich, Hettrick, Helferich, Helfrich, Heidrich

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Where is the Hetterich family from?

You can see how Hetterich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetterich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hetterich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hetterich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetterich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hetterich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetterich 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 Hetterich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetterich. 34% of Hetterich men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Hetterich women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hetterich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Hetterich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetterich 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Hetterich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hetterich. For the veterans among your Hetterich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetterich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hetterich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hetterich in 1965 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetterich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetterich 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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