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Heitchew Family History

Heitchew 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: Hitchen, Heichel, Letcher, Witcher, Pitcher, Keicher, Eichen, Eicher

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Where is the Heitchew family from?

You can see how Heitchew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitchew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heitchew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Heitchew family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitchew's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Heitchew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitchew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Heitchew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitchew 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heitchew. 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 37 military records available for the last name Heitchew. For the veterans among your Heitchew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitchew lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Heitchew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heitchew in 1972 was 85, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitchew 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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