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Heitzenrater Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heitzenröther or Heitzenröder a surname of unexplained etymology found chiefly in the Rhineland and Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eisenhauer, Wisenbaker, Howerter, Gillenwater, Heeter, Meitner

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Where is the Heitzenrater family from?

You can see how Heitzenrater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitzenrater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Heitzenrater families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 66% of all the recorded Heitzenrater's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heitzenrater families in 1920.
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What did your Heitzenrater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heitzenrater. 67% of Heitzenrater 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Heitzenrater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitzenrater 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Heitzenrater. 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 269 military records available for the last name Heitzenrater. For the veterans among your Heitzenrater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitzenrater lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heitzenrater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heitzenrater in 1959 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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