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Hettrich Family History

Hettrich 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: Hettich, Hettrick, Helfrich, Heidrich, Heinrich, Hedrich, Herdrich

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Where is the Hettrich family from?

You can see how Hettrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettrich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hettrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hettrich families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hettrich's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Hettrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettrich 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 Hettrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sergeant and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hettrich. 25% of Hettrich men worked as a Sergeant and 100% of Hettrich 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

  • Sergeant
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hettrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hettrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettrich 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Hettrich. 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 508 military records available for the last name Hettrich. For the veterans among your Hettrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettrich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hettrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hettrich in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettrich 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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