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Hetsel Family History

Hetsel 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: Hetzel, Hessel, Hettel, Heisel, Heusel, Hensel, Wetsel, Helsel

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Where is the Hetsel family from?

You can see how Hetsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetsel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hetsel family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetsel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hetsel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetsel 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 598 census records available for the last name Hetsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetsel 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 Hetsel. 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 73 military records available for the last name Hetsel. For the veterans among your Hetsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetsel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Hetsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hetsel in 1965 was 72, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetsel 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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