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Hetcel Family History

Hetcel 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: Hetzel, Hettel, Netzel, Hengel, Hessel, Zettel, Hegel, Metzel, Henzel

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Where is the Hetcel family from?

You can see how Hetcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetcel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetcel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hetcel families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hetcel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hetcel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetcel 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 72 census records available for the last name Hetcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetcel 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 Hetcel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hetcel. For the veterans among your Hetcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetcel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Hetcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hetcel in 1988 was 70, and 31 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetcel 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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