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Hethcote Family History

Hethcote 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: Heathcote, Heathcott, Methot, Heathcock, Lethco, Hathcock, Hathcoat

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Where is the Hethcote family from?

You can see how Hethcote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hethcote family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hethcote families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hethcote families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hethcote's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hethcote families in 1891.
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What did your Hethcote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hethcote. 100% of Hethcote men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hethcote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Hethcote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hethcote 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hethcote. 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 193 military records available for the last name Hethcote. For the veterans among your Hethcote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hethcote lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hethcote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hethcote in 1953 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hethcote 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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