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Hetzstein Family History

Hetzstein 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: Wetzstein, Wettstein, Herstein, Bernstein, Holstein, Einstein

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Where is the Hetzstein family from?

You can see how Hetzstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetzstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetzstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hetzstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetzstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hetzstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Hetzstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetzstein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hetzstein. 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 military records available for the last name Hetzstein. For the veterans among your Hetzstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetzstein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetzstein 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetzstein

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