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Haettel Family History

Haettel 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: Hettel, Haertel, Hetzel, Zettel, Hartel, Huetter, Hatten, Hertel

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Where is the Haettel family from?

You can see how Haettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haettel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haettel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Haettel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Haettel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haettel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haettel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Haettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Haettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haettel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Haettel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Haettel. For the veterans among your Haettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haettel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Haettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Haettel in 1972 was 77, and 87 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haettel 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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