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Hetling Family History

Hetling 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: Helling, Etling, Herling, Heling, Hertling, Detling, Herring, Halling

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Where is the Hetling family from?

You can see how Hetling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetling families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hetling families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hetling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hetling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hetling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hetling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Hetling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetling 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hetling. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hetling. For the veterans among your Hetling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Hetling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hetling in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetling 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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