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Heiterer Family History

Heiterer 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: Wetterer, Ketterer, Heitmeyer, Retterer, Heiberger, Heisserer

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Where is the Heiterer family from?

You can see how Heiterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiterer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heiterer families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiterer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Heiterer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiterer 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 59 census records available for the last name Heiterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiterer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heiterer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Heiterer. For the veterans among your Heiterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiterer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Heiterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heiterer in 1969 was 69, and 76 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiterer 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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