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Hetteen Family History

Hetteen 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: Metteer, Hettler, Hettel, Etten, Betten, Hatten, Hedeen, Hettwer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetteen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Hetteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetteen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hetteen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hetteen. For the veterans among your Hetteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetteen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hetteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hetteen in 1964 was 73, and 67 in 2003.

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