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Hetey Family History

Hetey 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: Hevey, Heney, Hewey, Heter, Henry, Peter, Henley, Hey, Hees, Petek

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Where is the Hetey family from?

You can see how Hetey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hetey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hetey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetey 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 46 census records available for the last name Hetey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetey 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hetey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hetey. For the veterans among your Hetey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Hetey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hetey in 1971 was 63, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetey 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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