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Hetser Family History

Hetser 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: Heiser, Hesser, Heser, Hetzer, Heyser, Helser, Setser, Hetler, Heuser

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Where is the Hetser family from?

You can see how Hetser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hetser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hetser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetser 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 Hetser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hetser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetser 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 Hetser. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hetser. For the veterans among your Hetser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hetser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hetser in 1964 was 79, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetser 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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