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Heetland Family History

Heetland 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: Hetland, Heitland, Helland, Heiland, Hartland, Sweetland, Hegland

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Where is the Heetland family from?

You can see how Heetland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heetland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heetland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Heetland families living in Derbyshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heetland's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Heetland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heetland 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 Heetland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heetland. 31% of Heetland men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Heetland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Heetland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heetland 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heetland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Heetland. For the veterans among your Heetland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heetland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Heetland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heetland in 1966 was 71, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heetland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heetland 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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