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Hetrich Family History

Hetrich 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: Hedrich, Petrich, Hettich, Henrich, Detrich, Hetrick, Hemrich

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Where is the Hetrich family from?

You can see how Hetrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetrich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 8 Hetrich families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetrich's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hetrich families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetrich 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 Hetrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetrich. 45% of Hetrich men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hetrich women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetrich were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Hetrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hetrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetrich 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hetrich. 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 317 military records available for the last name Hetrich. For the veterans among your Hetrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetrich lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hetrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hetrich in 1953 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetrich 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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