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Hettchen Family History

Hettchen 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: Hitchen, Bettcher, Ketchen, Henschen, Letcher, Eichen, Hoeschen

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Where is the Hettchen family from?

You can see how Hettchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hettchen families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettchen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hettchen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Hettchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettchen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hettchen. 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 Hettchen. For the veterans among your Hettchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettchen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hettchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hettchen in 1966 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hettchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettchen 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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