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Hettstedt Family History

Hettstedt 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: Bergstedt, Wettstein, Hustedt, Hempstead, Hartstein, Neustadt

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Where is the Hettstedt family from?

You can see how Hettstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hettstedt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hettstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettstedt 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 18 census records available for the last name Hettstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettstedt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hettstedt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hettstedt. For the veterans among your Hettstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettstedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Hettstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hettstedt in 1962 was 30, and 56 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettstedt 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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