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Heittel Family History

Heittel 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: Hettel, Eitel, Keitel, Hetzel, Tittel, Zettel, Reitzel, Kittel

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Where is the Heittel family from?

You can see how Heittel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heittel family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Heittel family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Heittel's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Heittel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Heittel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heittel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Heittel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heittel. For the veterans among your Heittel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heittel lifespan?

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