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Hetteson Family History

Hetteson 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: Matteson, Petterson, Kettleson, Patteson, Otteson, Helgeson, Hatton

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Where is the Hetteson family from?

You can see how Hetteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetteson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hetteson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetteson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hetteson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetteson 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 7 census records available for the last name Hetteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetteson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hetteson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hetteson. For the veterans among your Hetteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetteson lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Hetteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hetteson in 1988 was 67, and 83 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetteson 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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