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Heatwole Family History

Heatwole Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hüthwohl possibly a nickname for a good shepherd or guard from Middle High German hüet (imperative of hüeten ‘to guard’).

It combines the concept of protecting or guarding with the notion of doing so effectively or well.

The roots of the name highlight the importance of vigilance and care, traits associated with shepherding and safeguarding.

This name likely reflects a positive trait or reputation that was valued in its cultural context.

In essence, Hüthwohl carries with it a legacy of reliability and diligence in protection and guidance.

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


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You can see how Heatwole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heatwole family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heatwole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 124 Heatwole families living in Virginia. This was about 84% of all the recorded Heatwole's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Heatwole families in 1880.
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What did your Heatwole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heatwole. 42% of Heatwole men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Heatwole women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heatwole were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 149 immigration records available for the last name Heatwole. 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 479 military records available for the last name Heatwole. For the veterans among your Heatwole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heatwole lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Heatwole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Heatwole in 1957 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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