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Vanhettinga Family History

Vanhettinga 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: Hettinga, Van Etten, Valentine, Manetta, Van Tine, Nanninga

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Where is the Vanhettinga family from?

You can see how Vanhettinga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanhettinga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanhettinga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanhettinga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vanhettinga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanhettinga 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 2 census records available for the last name Vanhettinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanhettinga 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vanhettinga. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanhettinga. For the veterans among your Vanhettinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanhettinga lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Vanhettinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vanhettinga in 1971 was 70, and 83 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanhettinga 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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