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Hettersimer Family History

Hettersimer 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: Wetterer, Ketterer, Hattersley, Retterer, Pettersen, Ketterhagen

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Where is the Hettersimer family from?

You can see how Hettersimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettersimer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hettersimer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettersimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hettersimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettersimer 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 Hettersimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hettersimer. 100% of Hettersimer women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hettersimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hettersimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettersimer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hettersimer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hettersimer. For the veterans among your Hettersimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettersimer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hettersimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hettersimer in 1973 was 58, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hettersimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettersimer 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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