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Hettiger Family History

Hettiger 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: Hettinger, Gettinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Hettler, Heiliger

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Where is the Hettiger family from?

You can see how Hettiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hettiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hettiger families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hettiger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hettiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettiger 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 Hettiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hettiger. 43% of Hettiger men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Mason
    29%

What Hettiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Hettiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettiger 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Hettiger. 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 218 military records available for the last name Hettiger. For the veterans among your Hettiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettiger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hettiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hettiger in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hettiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettiger 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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