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Hetten Family History

Hetten 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, Etten, Betten, Hatten, Metten, Whetten, Hatton, Heiden

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Where is the Hetten family from?

You can see how Hetten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hetten families living in Georgia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hetten's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hetten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetten 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 296 census records available for the last name Hetten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetten 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Hetten. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hetten. For the veterans among your Hetten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetten lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Hetten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hetten in 1975 was 77, and 37 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetten 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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