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Hettig Family History

Hettig 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: Rettig, Gettig, Fettig, Wettig, Hertig, Herzig, Sittig, Fertig

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Where is the Hettig family from?

You can see how Hettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hettig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hettig families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettig's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Hettig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettig 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 Hettig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Billing Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hettig. 46% of Hettig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hettig women worked as a Billing Clerk.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Billing Clerk
    100%

What Hettig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Hettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettig 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Hettig. 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 125 military records available for the last name Hettig. For the veterans among your Hettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hettig in 1962 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hettig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettig 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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