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Hetner Family History

Hetner 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: Henner, Fetner, Hegner, Heitner, Hetzer, Letner, Hefner, Herner

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Where is the Hetner family from?

You can see how Hetner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hetner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hetner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetner 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 Hetner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hetner. 39% of Hetner 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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Assembler
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%

What Hetner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Hetner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetner 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 Hetner. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hetner. For the veterans among your Hetner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hetner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hetner in 1968 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetner 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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