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Hets Family History

Hets 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: Hees, Hess, Hett, Heis, Heth, Heys, Hetz, Hetu, Hata, He

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Where is the Hets family from?

You can see how Hets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hets family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hets families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hets families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hets's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hets families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hets 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 110 census records available for the last name Hets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hets 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hets. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hets. For the veterans among your Hets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hets lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hets 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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