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Where is the Heth family from?

You can see how Heth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Heth families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Heth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heth families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heth 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Heth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heth 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Heth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heth. For the veterans among your Heth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heth in 1950 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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