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Hetman Family History

Hetman Surname Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Polish and Ukrainian hetman ‘military leader’ (a derivative of German Hauptmann; see Hauptmann), a status name for a military officer or for the elected leader of a community.

In many cases, it was applied as a nickname. As a Jewish name, it is generally artificial; the literal sense ‘military leader’ never applies.

Compare Getman. In some cases, possibly also an Americanized form of German Hettmann (see Hettman), a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hetman family from?

You can see how Hetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hetman families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hetman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hetman families in 1891.
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What did your Hetman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hetman. 100% of Hetman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetman 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Hetman. 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 540 military records available for the last name Hetman. For the veterans among your Hetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hetman in 1957 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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