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Heethuis Family History

Heethuis 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: Bulthuis, Berghuis, Veldhuis, Nienhuis, Nyenhuis, Wolthuis, Holthus

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Where is the Heethuis family from?

You can see how Heethuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heethuis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heethuis family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heethuis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Heethuis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heethuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heethuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heethuis. 100% of Heethuis women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Heethuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Heethuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heethuis 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Heethuis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Heethuis. For the veterans among your Heethuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heethuis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Heethuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heethuis in 1969 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heethuis 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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