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Hetzar Family History

Hetzar 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: Hetzer, Hetman, Hetzel, Fetzer, Setzer, Herzer, Netzer, Retzer

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Where is the Hetzar family from?

You can see how Hetzar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetzar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hetzar families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetzar's in USA. California had the highest population of Hetzar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hetzar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetzar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hetzar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hetzar. For the veterans among your Hetzar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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