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Hetts Family History

Hetts 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: Betts, Hett, Letts, Getts, Metts, Petts, Zetts, Hutt, Hatt, Hertz

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Where is the Hetts family from?

You can see how Hetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetts families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hetts family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetts's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hetts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetts 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 Hetts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetts. 28% of Hetts men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hetts women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetts were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetts 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hetts. 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 100 military records available for the last name Hetts. For the veterans among your Hetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetts lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hetts in 1967 was 75, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetts 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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