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Hetu Family History

Hetu Surname Meaning

French Canadian (Hétu): altered form of French Estur from the Old Norse personal name Styrr Latinized as Sturus from styrr ‘stir tumult battle’.

The surname Estur is rare in France found mainly in Seine-Maritime.

Compare Atchue, Etue, and Hickey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hetu family from?

You can see how Hetu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 315 Hetu families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hetu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hetu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetu 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 Hetu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hetu. 17% of Hetu men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hetu women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetu were Cultivateur and Commis.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Cultivateur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    34%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Commis
    23%
  • Commis
    23%

What Hetu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hetu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetu 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Hetu. 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 460 military records available for the last name Hetu. For the veterans among your Hetu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hetu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hetu in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetu 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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