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Hetter Family History

Hetter 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: Hutter, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter, Wetter, Vetter, Etter

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Where is the Hetter family from?

You can see how Hetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hetter families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetter's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hetter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetter 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 Hetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hetter. 100% of Hetter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetter 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Hetter. 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 458 military records available for the last name Hetter. For the veterans among your Hetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hetter in 1966 was 49, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetter 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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