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Hettenbach Family History

Hettenbach Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hattenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hettenbach family from?

You can see how Hettenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettenbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hettenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hettenbach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettenbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hettenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Hettenbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Hettenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Hettenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettenbach 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Hettenbach. 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 179 military records available for the last name Hettenbach. For the veterans among your Hettenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hettenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hettenbach in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettenbach 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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