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Hettema Family History

Hettema 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: Hettel, Heerema, Herrema, Hutter, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Hetman

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Where is the Hettema family from?

You can see how Hettema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hettema family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettema's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Hettema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettema 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 Hettema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hettema. 60% of Hettema men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

What Hettema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Hettema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettema 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Hettema. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hettema. For the veterans among your Hettema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hettema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hettema in 1963 was 88, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettema 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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