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Hethcoat Family History

Hethcoat 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: Hathcoat, Heathcoat, Heathcott, Heathcote, Methot, Heathcock, Lethco

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Where is the Hethcoat family from?

You can see how Hethcoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hethcoat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hethcoat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hethcoat families living in Tennessee. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hethcoat's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hethcoat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hethcoat 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 Hethcoat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hethcoat. 72% of Hethcoat 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
    72%
  • Woodcutter
    29%

What Hethcoat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Hethcoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hethcoat 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hethcoat. 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 251 military records available for the last name Hethcoat. For the veterans among your Hethcoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hethcoat lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hethcoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hethcoat in 1961 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hethcoat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hethcoat 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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