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Hetro Family History

Hetro 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: Petro, Detro, Metro, Hero, Herro, Vetro, Tetro, Henry, Hearn, Herod

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Where is the Hetro family from?

You can see how Hetro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hetro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hetro families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hetro's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hetro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetro 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 Hetro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hetro. 72% of Hetro men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    72%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

What Hetro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Hetro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetro 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hetro. 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 71 military records available for the last name Hetro. For the veterans among your Hetro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetro lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Hetro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hetro in 1972 was 57, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetro 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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