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Hetterson Family History

Hetterson 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: Petterson, Peterson, Patterson, Catterson, Henderson, Betterton

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Where is the Hetterson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetterson 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 Hetterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetterson. 100% of Hetterson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hetterson women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Hetterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetterson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hetterson. 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 Hetterson. For the veterans among your Hetterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetterson lifespan?

Average Hetterson life expectancy in 1978 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetterson 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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