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Heite Family History

Heite 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: Leite, Heide, Heit, Heike, Heise, Heine, Heitz, Hite, Heiter, Heiden

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Where is the Heite family from?

You can see how Heite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Heite families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Heite's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Heite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heite. 50% of Heite men worked as a Florist and 50% of Heite women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heite were Shipping Clerk and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Florist
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Heite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heite 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Heite. 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 207 military records available for the last name Heite. For the veterans among your Heite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heite lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Heite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Heite in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heite 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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