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Hettleman Family History

Hettleman 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: Gentleman, Heileman, Gittleman, Mittleman, Hetman, Hegeman, Eshleman

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Where is the Hettleman family from?

You can see how Hettleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettleman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hettleman families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hettleman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hettleman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettleman 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 Hettleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hettleman. 100% of Hettleman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hettleman women worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Hettleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Hettleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettleman 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Hettleman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hettleman. For the veterans among your Hettleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettleman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hettleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hettleman in 1965 was 89, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hettleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettleman 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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