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Hettin Family History

Hettin 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: Bettin, Hatton, Henton, Hetman, Helin, Heaton, Pettis, Henkin, Helton

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Where is the Hettin family from?

You can see how Hettin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hettin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hettin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hettin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hettin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hettin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hettin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hettin. For the veterans among your Hettin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Hettin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hettin in 1988 was 74, and 52 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettin 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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